2436-1. Maintenance and care
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Maintenance and care
Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water.
If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off
with a soft cloth dampened with
neutral detergent diluted to approx-
imately 1%.
Wring out any excess water from the cloth
and thoroughly wipe off remaining traces
of detergent and water.
■Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type
cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush
to apply the foam. Ru b in overlapping cir-
cles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty surfaces
and let them dry. Excellent results are
obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as
possible.
■Handling the seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water
using a cloth or sponge. Also check the
belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying
or cuts.
■When cleaning the carpeted portions of
the glove box, console box, etc.
If a strong adhesive tape is used, there is a
possibility that the surface of the carpet
could be damaged.
■CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plas-
tic) parts (if equipped)
When cleaning, remove dirt using a soft moist cloth or synthetic chamois, and then
wipe the surface with a soft dry cloth to
remove any remaining moisture.
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.
Protecting the vehicle interior
WARNING
■Water in the vehicle
●Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehi-
cle.
Doing so may cause electrical compo-
nents, etc. to malfun ction or catch fire.
●Do not get any of the SRS components
or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
(P.28)
An electrical malfun ction may cause the
airbags to deploy or not function prop-
erly, resulting in death or serious injury.
■Cleaning the interior (especially
instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner.
The instrument panel may reflect off the
windshield, obstructin g the driver’s view
and leading to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following liquids, as
they may discolor th e vehicle interior
or cause streaks or damage to painted
surfaces:
• Center Display: Organic substances such as benzine or gasoline, alkaline
solutions, and alcohol
• Seats: Alkaline solutions, organic sub- stances such as thinner or benzine,
and alcohol
• Other parts: Organic substances such as benzine or gasoline, alkaline or
acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
●Do not use polish wax or polish
cleaner. The instrument panel’s or
other interior part’s painted surface
may be damaged.
395Alphabetical Index
RC F Owner's Manual
Seat belts........................................................ 243
Wheels and wheel ornaments............ 239
Cargo capacity...............................................126
Cargo hooks ................................................. 225
Center Display .............................................208
Chains .............................................................. 204
Child restraint system Fixed with a LATCH system .................. 49
Fixed with a seat belt................................... 46
Front passenger occupa nt classification
system ............................................................. 36
Installing a CRS to the front passenger seat ................................................................... 44
Points to remember .....................................42
Riding with children ......................................42
Types of child restraint system installation method ........................................................... 43
Using an anchor bracket ............................ 51
Child safety Airbag precautions.......................................32
Battery precautions ......................270, 335
Child restraint system................................. 43
Heated steering wheel or seat heater
precautions.................................................. 219
How your child should wear the seat belt ............................................................................ 25
Moon roof precautions ............................. 116
Power window lock switch...................... 113
Seat belt extender precautions ............. 25
Seat belt precautions ...................................42
Trunk precautions ........................................ 95
Cleaning Exterior .....................................238, 247, 251
Interior ............................................................. 243
Radar sensor..................................................153
Seat belts........................................................ 243
Wheels and wheel ornaments............ 239
Clock ................................................................ 228
Clock settings ............................................... 228
Coat hooks......................................................227
Compass ......................................................... 234
Condenser ..................................................... 268 Console box .................................................. 225
Consumption screen .................................... 83
Cooling system..............................................267
Engine overheating...................................336
Cruise control Dynamic radar cruise control................. 171
Cup holders Front cup holders ...................................... 224
Rear cup holders........................................ 224
Current fuel consumption .......................... 75
Curtain shield airbags .................................. 28
Customizable features .. ............................358
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Daytime running light system .................. 138
Daytime running lights
Replacing light bulbs................................ 287
Defogger Outside rear view mirrors...................... 215
Rear window ................................................. 215
Windshield ..................................................... 215
Differential Differential oil ...............................................344
Dimension ...................................................... 340
Dinghy towing................................................. 127
Display Center Display ........................................... 208
Drive information .......................................... 75
LDA (Lane Departure Alert with steering control) ......................................................... 166
Multi-information display .......................... 73
Warning message .................................... 308
Do-it-yourself maintenance .................... 256
Door courtesy lights ..................................... 221
Door lock Doors .................................................................. 92
Smart access system with push-button start ...................................................................98
Wireless remote control ...........................90
Doors Automatic door locking and unlocking system.............................................................. 94