4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition.
G Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any
dirt and dust.
G Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
G For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly with water.
G Wipe away any water.
G Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.
Handling the antenna
Before washing the vehicle, the antenna can be removed.
Removal
Installation
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