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effects of such agents .
Mud and sand adhering to the underbody components may accelerate their corrosion .
After driving off-road or on muddy or sandy roads , wash the mud and sand off the underbody . Carefully flush the suspension and axle parts , as they are particularly prone to mud and sand buildup . Do not use a sharp-edged tool to remove caked mud .
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 .
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! Using a warm water washer
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. 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
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pressure type , and they can damage or deform the resin parts such as moldings , or cause water to leak into the vehicle .
& Waxing and polishing
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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 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 . Coarsegrained compounds have a smaller grainsize number and could damage the paint .
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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 .
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 .
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NOTE
. Be careful not to block the windshield washer nozzles with wax when waxing the vehicle .
. Do not wipe the rear view camera with alcohol , benzine or paint thinner . Otherwise , discoloration may occur . To remove contamination , wipe the camera with a cloth moistened with diluted neutral detergent and then wipe it with a soft , dry cloth .
. When waxing the vehicle , be careful
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