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Cleaning the inside of your vehicle
Vehicle care and maintenance 9-29
9
These can all be danger
ous, and they all can
damage your vehicle.
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After washing the inside of your vehicle withany cleaner, wipe it dry
in a shady, well venti-
lated area.
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1. Lightly wipe these off with a soft clothsoaked in a mild soap and water solution. 2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring out well. Using this cloth,
wipe off the deter-
gent thoroughly.
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1. To maintain the value of your new vehi-cle, maintain the upholstery carefully andkeep the interior clean. Use a vacuum cleaner
and brush to clean
the seats. If stained,
vinyl and synthetic
leather should be clea
ned with an appro-
priate cleaner. Cloth fabrics can be cleaned with either
upholstery cleaner or a
mild soap and water solution. 2. Clean the carpeting with a vacuum cleaner and remove a
ny stains with carpet
cleaner. Oil and grea
se can be removed by
lightly dabbing with
a clean white cloth
and spot remover.
CAUTION Cleaning products can
be dangerous. Some
are poisonous. Others
are highly flammable.
Some are dangerous if you breathe theirfumes in a closed space. When you use any- thing in a container to clean your vehicle, be sure to follow the in
structions. Always open
your vehicle doors or windows when you’re cleaning the inside. Never use the following chemicals to clean your vehicle:• Gasoline• Carbon Tetrachloride• Benzine• Kerosene• Naphtha• Acetone• Turpentine• Paint Thinner• Lacquer Thinner• Nail Polish Remover
Cleaning the inside of your vehicle
CAUTION Do not use organic substances (solvents, benzine, kerosene, alc
ohol, gasoline, etc.) or
alkaline or acidic solutions.These chemicals can cause discoloring, staining or cracking of the surface. If you use cleaners or
polishing agents, make
sure their ingredients do not include the sub- stances mentioned above.NOTE
 Always read the instru
ctions on the cleaner
label.
Plastic, vinyl leather, fabric and flocked parts
NOTE
 Do not use cleaners,
conditioners, and pro-
tectants containing
silicones or wax.
Such products, when applied to the instru-ment panels or other pa
rts, may cause reflec-
tions on the windshiel
d and obscure vision.
Also, if such products
get on the switches of
the electrical accessories, it may lead to fail- ure of these accessories.
Upholstery
NOTE
 If fuzzing is difficult to remove from the seat upholstery, draw a suitable defuzzing brush over the surface in
one direction.
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Cleaning the outside of your vehicle 9-32 Vehicle care and maintenance
9
cloth in one direction.
After polishing, flush
the compound from the surface and apply acoat of wax to regain a beautiful luster.
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Small cracks and scratches in the paint coatshould be touched up as soon as possible with touch-up paint to prevent corrosion. Check body areas facing the road or the tires carefully for damage to the paint caused by flying stones, etc. The
paint code number for
your vehicle can be found on the vehicle information code plate. Refer to “Vehicle information code plate” on page 11-2.
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Use a sponge or chamois to clean these parts.If a vehicle wax sticks
to a gray or black
rough surface of the bumper, molding or lights, the surface may appear white in color. In this case, wipe it off using lukewarm waterand a soft cloth or chamois.
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To prevent spots and corrosion of chromeparts, wash with water, dry thoroughly, andapply a nonabrasive automotive wax. If the chrome is severely damaged or pitted, use a commercially available chrome polish.
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1. Remove dirt using a wet sponge.2. Use a mild detergent
on any dirt that can-
not be removed easily with water. Rinse off the detergent after washing thewheel.
3. Dry the wheel thoroughly using a chamois leather or a soft cloth.
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The window glass can usually be cleanedusing only a sponge and
water. Glass cleaner
can be used to remove
wax, oil, grease, dead
insects, etc. After washing the glass, wipe it dry with a clean, dry, soft cloth.
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Use a soft cloth and glass cleaner to removegrease, dead insects,
etc., from the wiper
blades.
Damaged paint Cleaning plastic parts
CAUTION Do not use a scrubbing brush or other rough scrubber as these may damage the plastic surface.
 Do not use wax containing compounds (pol- ishing powder) which
may damage the plas-
tic surface.  Do not let the plastic parts get soiled with gasoline, oil, brake fl
uids, greases, paint
thinner, and sulfuric
acid (battery electro-
lyte). These fluids, etc., may crack, stain or discolor the plastic parts.If any of these get on the plastic parts, wipe them up with a soft cloth or chamois and a mild solution of soap and water. Then rinsethem immediately with water.
Chrome parts Aluminum wheels (if so equipped)
CAUTION
CAUTION Do not use a brush or other hard implement on the wheels. Doing so could scratch the wheels. Do not use any cleaner th
at contains an abra-
sive substance or is ac
idic or alkaline. Doing
so could cause the coating on the wheels topeel or become disc
olored or stained.
Do not directly apply
hot water using a steam
cleaner or by any other means. Contact with seawater or road salt used for de-icing can cause corro
sion. Rinse off such
substances as s
oon as possible.
Window glass Wiper blades
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Cleaning the outside of your vehicle Vehicle care and maintenance 9-33
9
Replace the wiper blades when they no longer clean the windshield and rear window prop-erly.
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Never spray or splash
water on the electrical
components under the hood, as this may cause damage. Do not allow any nearby
parts (such
as plastic
parts) come into contact with sulphuric acid (12V starter battery electrolyte), which maycrack, stain, or discolour them. If this occurs, wipe the parts with a soft cloth saturated with a mild detergent and watersolution. Then immediately rinse the affected parts with plenty of water.Under the hood
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Alphabetical index 12-2
12
Cold
Cautions and actions to
deal with intense
cold
...............................................
3-9
Combination headlights and dimmer switch
..
5-44 Consumer information
........................
10-2
Coolant
.......................................
9-4
, 11-6
Cruising range
......................................
3-4
Cruising range indicator
.............
5-35
, 5-38
Cup holder
.........................................
5-55
D
Dash lights brightness indicator
..5-35
, 5-38
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Replacement
..................................
9-24
Defogger (rear window)
......................
5-50
Dimensions
........................................
11-3
Dimmer (high/lo
w beam change)
.........
5-46
Dinghy towing
...................................
6-10
Disc brake pads
..................................
9-17
Dome light (Front
)/Reading lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-23
Switch
...........................................
5-52
Dome light (Rear)
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-23
Switch
...........................................
5-53
Door-ajar warning
light and buzzer
.......
5-43
Doors
Lock
...............................................
5-8
Power door locks
.............................
5-9
Driver’s seat belt
reminder/warning light
......
4-10 Driving during cold weather
..................
6-5
Driving, alcohol and drugs
....................
6-2
E
Economical driving
..............................
6-2
Electric motor
Number
..........................................
11-3
Specifications
.................................
11-5
Electric motor switch
...........................
5-18
Electric motor unit warning light
..........
5-43
Electric power steering system (EPS)
....
5-27
Electric rear window
defogger switch
....
5-50
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting system)
.............................................
5-2
Energy level gauge
..............................
5-40
Energy usage indicator
.........................
5-35
EV charging cable
...............................
3-21
F
Floor mat
.............................................
6-2
Fluid
Brake fluid
..............................
9-7
, 11-6
Coolant
...................................
9-4
, 11-6
Hot water heater fluid
..............
9-4
, 11-6
Washer fluid
...........................
9-7
, 11-6
Fluid capacities and lubricants
.............
11-6
Front fog lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Indicator
........................................
5-42
Replacement
..................................
9-24
Switch
...........................................
5-47
Front seats
............................................
4-3
Front side-marker lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Replacement
..................................
9-23
Front turn signal lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Replacement
..................................
9-24
Fuses
.................................................
9-18
Fusible links
.......................................
9-18
G
Gauges
..............................................
5-34
General maintenance
...........................
9-17
General vehicle data
............................
11-3
Genuine parts
.......................................
3-7
Glove compartment
.............................
5-55
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Alphabetical index 12-4
12
Parking brake
.................................
5-16
Parking brake lever stroke
...............
9-16
Parking lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Polishing
............................................
9-31
Power brakes
......................................
5-24
Power door locks
..................................
5-9
Power down warning light
...................
5-43
Power outlet
.......................................
5-51
Power windows
..................................
5-14
Precautions during Charging the Main Drive Lithium-ion Battery
..........................
3-14
Q
Quick charging
...................................
3-24
R
Radio
General information about your radio 7-23
Ready indicator
..................................
5-42
Rear combination lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Replacement
..................................
9-25
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Replacement
..................................
9-26
Rear turn signal lights
Bulb capacity
..................................
9-22
Replacement
...................................
9-25
Rear window defogger switch
..............
5-50
Rearview mirror
Inside
.............................................
5-16
Outside
..........................................
5-17
Refill capacities
..................................
11-6
Regenerative brake system indicator
.....
5-42
Regenerative braking
............................
3-3
Regular charging
........................
3-15
, 3-24
Remote Climate Control
.............
3-43
, 7-11
Replacement of light bulbs
...................
9-22
Replacing tires and wheels
...................
9-14
Reporting Safety Defects
.....................
10-2
Reservoir cap
.......................................
9-6
S
Safe driving techniques
.........................
6-4
Seat
....................................................
4-2
Front seats
.......................................
4-3
Heated seat
......................................
4-4
Rear seats
........................................
4-5
Seats and restraint systems
................
4-2
Seat belt
..............................................
4-8
Adjustable seat be
lt shoulder anchor
.4-11
Child restraint
.................................
4-13
Driver’s seat belt
reminder/warning light
..
4-10
Force limiter
..................................
4-13
Front passenger seat belt warning light
.....
4-11 Maintenance and inspection
.............
4-20
Pre-tensioner
..................................
4-12
Seat belt extender
...........................
4-12
Seat belt
instructions
.........................
4-8
Seat belt use
during pregnancy
.........
4-12
Service brake
......................................
5-24
Service precautions
...............................
9-2
Service reminder
........................
5-35
, 5-36
Skid control function
...........................
5-29
Snow tires
..........................................
9-15
Speedometer
......................................
5-34
Steering
Wheel lock
.....................................
5-20
Stop lights
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Replacement
..................................
9-25
Storage spaces
....................................
5-54
Sun visors
..........................................
5-51
Supplemental Restraint System
............
4-21
How the Supplement
Restraint System
works
..........................................
4-23
Servicing
.......................................
4-34
Warning light
.................................
4-26
T
Tail lights
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Alphabetical index
12-5
12
Bulb capacity
.................................
9-22
Replacement
..................................
9-25
Theft-alarm system
.............................
5-12
Tire
Quality grading
...............................
10-2
Tire pressure monitoring system
...........
5-30
Tire repair kit
.......................................
8-5
Tires
..................................................
9-10
Inflation pressure
............................
9-13
Maintenance
...................................
9-15
Replacing tires and wheels
...............
9-14
Rotation
.........................................
9-15
Size (tire and wheel)
.......................
11-5
Snow tires
......................................
9-15
Tire and loading information placard
.6-7
,
11-3Tire chains
.....................................
9-16
Tread wear indicators
......................
9-15
Towing
..............................................
8-12
Traction control function
.....................
5-29
Trailer towing
.....................................
6-10
Transmission
......................................
5-21
Selector lever operation
...................
5-21
Selector lever position indicator
.......
5-21
Selector lever positions
...................
5-22
Trip odometer
............................
5-35
, 5-36
Turn signal lights
Indicators
.......................................
5-42
Lever
.............................................
5-46
V
Vanity mirror
.....................................
5-51
Vehicle care precautions
.....................
9-28
Vehicle dimensions
............................
11-3
Vehicle labeling
.................................
11-2
Vehicle preparation before driving
.........
6-3
Vehicle weights
..................................
11-3
Vents
..................................................
7-2
W
Warning lights
...................................
5-42
Washer
Fluid
.......................................
9-7
, 11-6
Rear window washer
......................
5-49
Switch
...........................................
5-49
Windshield washer
.........................
5-49
Waxing
.............................................
9-31
Weights
.............................................
11-3
Wheel
Specification
..................................
11-5
Wiper
Rear window wiper
........................
5-49
Windshield
....................................
5-48
Wiper blades
..................................
9-16
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