7-1. Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.
■ Cleaning the front side windows
Do not use any compound or abrasive product( e. g., glass cleaner, detergent, wax) to clean
the windows. It may damage the coating.
Cleaning the areas with satin-finish metal accents
• Remove dirt using a water dampened soft cloth or synthetic chamois.
• Wipe the surface with a dry soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture.
■ Cleaning the areas with satinfinish metal accents
The metal areas use a layer of real metal for the surface. It is necessary to clean them regularly. If dirty areas
are left uncleaned for long periods of time, they may be difficult to clean.
Cleaning the leather areas
• Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner.
• Wipe off any excess dirt and dust with a soft cloth dampened with diluted detergent.
Use a diluted water solution of approximately 5 % neutral wool detergent.
• Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off all remaining traces of detergent.
• Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture. Allow the leather to dry in a shaded and ventilated area.
■ Caring for leather areas SUBARU recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year to maintain the quality of the vehicle’ s interior.
NOTICE
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during
summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the upholstery, as they may
stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
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Maintenance and care