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Maintenance
Compact spare tyre replace-
ment (if equipped)
A  compact  spare  tyre  has  a  shorter
tread  life  than  a  regular  size  tyre.
Replace  it  when  you  can  see  the
tread wear indicator bars on the tyre.
The replacement compact spare tyre
should  be  the  same  size  and  design
tyre  as  the  one  provided  with  your
new  vehicle  and  should  be  mounted
on  the  same  compact  spare  tyre
wheel. The compact spare tyre is not
designed to be mounted on a regular
size  wheel,  and  the  compact  spare
tyre wheel is not designed for mount-
ing a regular size tyre.
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•The use of any other tyre size
or  type  may  seriously  affect
ride, handling, ground  clear-
ance, stopping distance, body
to  tyre  clearance, snow  tyre
clearance, and  speedometer
reliability.
•It  is  best  to  replace  all  four
tyres  at  the  same  time. If  that
is  not  possible, or  necessary,
then  replace  the  two  front  or
two  rear  tyres  as  a  pair.
Replacing  just  one  tyre  can
seriously affect your vehicle’s
handling.
•The ABS works by comparing
the  speed  of  the  wheels. Tyre
size  can  affect  wheel  speed.
When  replacing  tyres, all  4
tyres  must  use  the  same  size
originally  supplied  with  the
vehicle. Using  tyres  of  a  dif-
ferent size can cause the ABS
(Anti-lock  Brake  System)  and
ESC  (Electronic  Stability
Control)  (if  equipped)  to  work
irregularly.
•Driving  on  worn-out  tyres  is
very  hazardous  and  will
reduce  braking  effectiveness,
steering  accuracy, and  trac-
tion.
•Yo u r   v e h i c l e   i s   e q u i p p e d   w i t h
tyres  designed  to  provide  for
safe  ride  and  handling  capa-
bility. Do  not  use  a  size  and
type  of  tyre  and  wheel  that  is
different  from  the  one  that  is
originally  installed  on  your
vehicle. It can affect the safety
and performance of your vehi-
cle, which  could  lead  to  han-
dling  failure  or  rollover  and
serious injury. When replacing
the  tyres, be  sure  to  equip  all
four  tyres  with  the  tyre  and
wheel  of  the  same  size, type,
tread, brand and load-carrying
capacity.
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WA R N I N G     
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Maintenance
Interior care
Interior general precautions 
Prevent  chemicals  such  as  perfume,
cosmetic oil, sun cream, hand clean-
er  and  air  freshener  from  contacting
the  interior  parts  because  they  may
cause  damage  or  discolouration. If
they  do  contact  the  interior  parts,
wipe them off immediately.
See  the  instructions  that  follow  for
the proper way to clean vinyl.
Never  allow  water  or  other  liquids
to  come  in  contact  with  electri-
cal/electronic  components  inside
the  vehicle  as  this  may  damage
them.
When  cleaning  leather  products
(steering  wheel, seats  etc.), use
neutral  detergents  or  low  alcohol
content  solutions. If  you  use  high
alcohol  content  solutions  or
acid/alkaline  detergents, the
colour  of  the  leather  may  fade  or
the surface may get stripped off.
Cleaning the upholstery and
interior trim 
Vinyl 
Remove  dust  and  loose  dirt  from
vinyl  with  a  whisk  broom  or  vacuum
cleaner. Clean  vinyl  surfaces  with  a
vinyl cleaner.
Fabric 
Remove dust and loose dirt from fab-
ric  with  a  whisk  broom  or  vacuum
cleaner. Clean with a mild soap solu-
tion  recommended  for  upholstery  or
carpets. Remove  fresh  spots  imme-
diately  with  a  fabric  spot  cleaner. If
fresh spots do not receive immediate
attention,  the  fabric  can  be  stained
and  its  colour  can  be  affected. Also,
its  fire-resistant  properties  can  be
reduced if the material is not proper-
ly maintained.
Using anything but recommended
cleaners  and  procedures  may
affect the fabric’s appearance and
fire-resistant properties.
Cleaning the lap/shoulder belt
webbing  
Clean the belt webbing with any mild
soap  solution  recommended  for
cleaning  upholstery  or  carpet. Follow
the  instructions  provided  with  the
soap. Do  not  bleach  or  re-dye  the
webbing because this may weaken it.
Cleaning the interior window
glass 
If  the  interior  glass  surfaces  of  the
vehicle  become  fogged  (that  is,  cov-
ered  with  an  oily,  greasy  or  waxy
film),  they  should  be  cleaned  with
glass  cleaner. Follow  the  directions
on the glass cleaner container.
NOTICE
NOTICE
NOTICE
Do  not  scrape  or  scratch  the
inside  of  the  rear  window. This
may result in damage to the rear
window defroster grid.
CAUTION