494 7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior
Perform cleaning in a manner appropriate to each component and its material.
Protecting the vehicle interior
• Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces with a cloth dampened with lukewarm water.
• If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off with a soft cloth dampened with neutral detergent diluted to approximately 1 %. Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off remaining traces of detergent and water.
n Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a
sponge or brush to apply the foam.
Rub in overlapping circles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty surfaces and
let them dry. Excellent results are
obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as possible.
n 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.
n Front side windows with IR protective coating
The front side windows have IR protective coating. To prevent any damage to the IR protective coating, observe the following:
lIf the windows are dirty, gently wipe them with a cloth soaked in water or lukewarm water as soon as possible.
lIf the windows are very dirty, do not open and close them repeatedly.
WARNING n Water in the vehicle
lDo not splash or spill liquid in
the vehicle. Doing so may cause the electrical components, etc., to malfunction or catch fire.
lDo not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.( �P. 31) An electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
lDo not let the wireless charger( �P. 463) get wet. Failure to do so may cause the charger to become hot and cause burns or could cause electric shock
resulting in death or serious injury.
n Cleaning the interior( especially instrument panel)
Do not use a polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel
may reflect off the windshield, obstructing the driver’ s view and leading to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.