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4-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
GX460_OM_OM60J63U_(U)
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehicle inte-
rior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces.
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline, alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, or bleach.
• Seats: Acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, or alcohol.
●Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other interior
part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather
surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended pe riods of time. Park
the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the upholstery, as
they may stick to the leather surface if th e vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes into
contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or under the
floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the re ar window, as this may cause damage to
the rear window defogger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with
lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes
running parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.
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Alphabetical index
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Back doorBack door .................................................57
Wireless remote control....................49
Back-up lights Replacing light bulbs ....................... 679
Wattage ................................................. 769
Battery Battery....................................................... 631
Checking ................................................. 631
If the vehicle has discharged battery.................................................. 746
Preparing and checking before winter ...................................... 371
Bluetooth
®*.................................470, 491
Bottle holders/door pockets........... 535
Brake Fluid ...........................................................627
Parking brake ........................................ 197
Brake assist ............................................. 339
Brake in tips .............................................. 173
Brightness control Multi-information display light control ................................................... 219
Instrument cluster light control...200
Care Exterior ................................................... 596
Interior.......................................................601
Seat belts ............................................... 602
Cargo capacity ..................................... 364
Cargo hooks .......................................... 565
Cargo net hooks .................................. 566 CD player/changer
*.......................... 429
Center differential lock/unlock ...... 327
Chains .........................................................371
Child restraint system Booster seats, definition .................. 150
Booster seats, installation ............... 158
Convertible seats, definition.......... 150
Convertible seats, installation ....... 158
Front passenger occupant classification system ....................... 143
Infant seats, definition ........................ 150
Infant seats, installation ..................... 158
Installing CRS with lower anchorages......................................... 156
Installing CRS with seatbelts ......... 158
Installing CRS with top straps....... 164
Child safety Airbag precautions ............................ 136
Battery precautions ............... 631, 748
Child restraint system ....................... 150
Child-protectors ................................... 53
How your child should wear the seatbelt............................................ 92
Installing child restraints................... 155
Moon roof precautions...................... 112
Power window lock switch ............ 105
Power window precautions .......... 107
Removed electronic key battery precautions ...................... 654
Seat belt extender precautions......96
Seat belt precautions .......................... 93
Seat heater precautions................. 559B
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*: For vehicles with a navigation system, refer to the “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.
