496 7-1. Maintenance and care
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.
n 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
n Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather surfaces:
lRemove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
lDo not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during
summer.
lDo 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.
Cleaning the synthetic leather areas
1 %.
• Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off remaining traces of detergent and water.
Cleaning fabric portions
• To remove dust from the fabric, use a vacuum cleaner or adhesive tape.
However, please remove the dust near the passenger airbag ornament by hand.
• Use a cloth dampened with water to gently wipe the fabric clean.
Do not use detergents to clean the fabric.
Cleaning the instrument panel surface
• Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner.
• 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.
• Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner.
• Wipe it off with a soft cloth dampened with neutral detergent diluted to approximately