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CAUTION
. Be careful not to damage brake hoses , sensor harnesses , and other parts when washing suspension components .
. Be careful not to flush the engine bottom for a long time . It may cause damage of some electrical parts .
! Using a warm water washer s10aa0102
. Keep a good distance of 12 in ( 30 cm ) or more between the washer nozzle and the vehicle .
. Do not wash the same area continuously .
. If a stain will not come out easily , wash by hand . Some warm water washers are of the high temperature , high pressure type , and they can damage or deform the resin parts such as mouldings , or cause water to leak into the vehicle .
& Waxing and Polishing s10aa02
Always wash and dry the vehicle before waxing and polishing .
Use a good quality polish and wax and apply them according to the manufacturer ’ s instructions . Wax or polish when
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the painted surface is cool .
Be sure to polish and wax the chrome trim , as well as the painted surfaces . Loss of wax on a painted surface leads to loss of the original luster and also quickens the deterioration of the surface . It is recommended that a coat of wax be applied at least once a month , or whenever the surface no longer repels water .
If the appearance of the paint has diminished to the point where the luster or tone cannot be restored , lightly polish the surface with a fine-grained compound . Never polish just the affected area , but include the surrounding area as well . Always polish in only one direction . A No . 2000 grain compound is recommended . Never use a coarse-grained compound . Coarser grained compounds have a smaller grainsize number and could damage the paint . After polishing with a compound , coat with wax to restore the original luster . Frequent polishing with a compound or an incorrect polishing technique will result in removing the paint layer and exposing the undercoat . When in doubt , it is always best to contact your SUBARU dealer or an auto paint specialist .
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CAUTION
Do not use any agents with organic solvents on the surface of the bulb assembly cover . However , if a polish or wax with organic solvents is applied to the cover surface , completely wipe off the polish or wax . Otherwise , the cover surface may be damaged .
NOTE
Be careful not to block the windshield washer nozzles with wax when waxing the vehicle .
& Cleaning Alloy Wheels s10aa04
. Promptly wipe the alloy wheels clean of any kind of grime or agent . If dirt is left on too long , it may be difficult to clean off .
. Do not use soap containing grit to clean the wheels . Be sure to use a neutral cleaning agent , and later rinse thoroughly with water . Do not clean the wheels with a stiff brush or expose them to a high-speed washing device .
. Clean the vehicle ( including the alloy wheels ) with water as soon as possible when it has been splashed with sea
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Appearance Care
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