7-1. Maintenance and care
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●Set the electronic key to batterysaving mode to disable the smart key system.( �P. 178)
●If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet during a car wash, a buzzer may sound outside the vehicle and“ Key Detected in Vehicle” may be shown on the multiinformation display. To turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.
■ Wheels and wheel ornaments
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent.
●Wash detergent off with water immediately after use.
●To protect the paint from damage, make sure to observe the following precautions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such
as after driving or parking in hot weather
■ Brake pads and calipers
Rust may form if the vehicle is parked with wet brake pads or disc rotors, causing them to stick. Before
parking the vehicle after it is washed, drive slowly and apply the brakes several times to dry the
parts.
■ Bumpers Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■ Plated portions
If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as follows:
●Use a soft cloth dampened with an approximately 5 % solution of neutral detergent and water to clean the dirt off.
●Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture.
●To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet wipes or a similar product.
WARNING
■ When washing the vehicle Do not apply water to the inside of the motor compartment. Doing so
may cause the electrical components, etc. to catch fire.
■ When cleaning the windshield
Set the wiper switch to off. If the wiper switch is in“ AUTO”,
the wipers may operate unexpectedly in the following situations, and may result in hands being
caught or other serious injuries and cause damage to the wiper blades.
Off“ AUTO”
●When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop
sensor is located is touched by hand
●When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
●If something bumps against the windshield
●If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into the raindrop sensor
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