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Safety features of your vehicle
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Feature of Leather in vehicle 
 Leather is made from the outerskin of an animal, which goes
through a special process to be
available for use. Since it is a nat-
ural substance, each part differs in
thickness or density.
Wrinkles may appear as a natural
result of stretching and shrinking
depending on the temperature and
humidity.
 The seat is made of stretchable material to improve comfort of pas-
sengers.
 The parts contacting the body are curved and the side supporting
area is high which provides driving
comfort and stability.
 Wrinkles and changes of gloss/feel may appear naturally from usage
and is normal. It is not a fault of  the
product.  Make sure not to use sharp tools,
such as knives and spikes, to
remove the protective covering the
steering wheel.
 Do not install auxiliary handles at steering wheel. Leather may leave
marks or cause permanent defor-
mation.
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NOTICE
Wrinkles or abrasions which appear
naturally from usage are not cov-
ered by warranty.
CAUTION
 Ring,belts with metallic acces-
sories, zippers or keys insideyour back pants pocket maydamage the seat fabric.
 Make sure not to wet the seat. It may change the nature ofnatural leather.
 Jeans or clothes which con- tain bleach may contaminatethe surface of the seat cover-ing fabric and cause damageor discoloration.
WARNING- Seat 
adjustment
 Do not adjust the seat while wearing seat belts. Moving the
seat forward will cause strong
pressure on the abdomen.
 Do not place your hand near the seat bottom or seat track
while adjusting the seat. Your
hand could get caught in the
seat mechanism.
WARNING- Small
Objects
Use extreme caution when pick-
ing up small objects trapped
under the seats or between the
seat and the center console.
Your hands might be cut or
injured by the sharp edges of
the seats mechanism. 
     
        
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Maintenance
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Cleaning the upholstery and inte-
rior 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 color 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 beltwebbing  
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 windowglass 
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 a
glass cleaner. Follow the directions
on the glass cleaner container.
CAUTION- Rear window
Do not scrape or scratch theinside of the rear window. Thismay result in damage of the rearwindow defroster grid.
CAUTION - Electrical
components
Never allow water or other liq-uids to come in contact withelectrical/electronic compo-nents inside the vehicle as thismay damage them.
CAUTION - Leather
When cleaning leather products(steering wheel, seats etc.), useneutral detergents or low alco-hol content solutions. If you usehigh alcohol content solutionsor acid/alkaline detergents, thecolor of the leather may fade orthe surface may get stripped off. 
     
        
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Maintenance
Taking care of leather seats (if equipped)
 Vacuum the seat periodically to remove dust and sand on the seat.
It will prevent abrasion or damage of
the leather and maintain its quality.
 Wipe the natural leather seat cover often with dry or soft cloth.
 Sufficient use of a leather protec- tive may prevent abrasion of the
cover and helps maintain the color.
Be sure to read the instructions
and consult a specialist when
using leather coating or protective
agents.
 Leather with bright colors(beige, cream beige) is easily contaminat-
ed. Clean the seats frequently.
 Avoid wiping with a wet cloth. It may cause the surface to crack.
Cleaning the leather seats 
(if equipped)
 Remove all contaminations instant- ly. Refer to instructions below for
removal of each contaminant.
 Cosmetic products(sunscreen, foundation, etc.)
- Apply cleansing cream on a clothand wipe the contaminated point.
Wipe off the cream with a wet
cloth and remove water with a dry
cloth.
 Beverages(coffee, soft drink, etc.) - Apply a small amount of neutraldetergent and wipe until contami-
nations do not smear.
 Oil - Remove oil instantly withabsorbable cloth and wipe with
stain remover for natural leather
only.
 Chewing gum  - Harden the gum with ice andremove gradually.
Fabric seat cover using precau-
tions (if equipped)
Please clean the fabric seats regu-
larly with a vacuum cleaner. If they
are heavily soiled with beverage
stains, etc., use a suitable interior
cleaner. To prevent damage to seat
covers, wipe off the seat covers
down to the seams with a large wip-
ing motion and moderate pressure
using a soft sponge or microfiber
cloth.
Velcro closures on clothing or sharp
objects may cause snagging or
scratches on the surface of the
seats. Make sure not to rub such
objects against the surface.