454 7-1 . Maintenance and care
■ 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 :
●If the windows are dirty , gently wipe them with a cloth soaked in water or lukewarm water as soon as possible .
●If the windows are very dirty , do not open and close them repeatedly .
WARNING
■ Water in the vehicle
●Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle . Doing so may cause the electrical components , etc ., to malfunction or catch fire .
●Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet . ( �P . 34 ) An electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function properly , resulting in death or serious injury .
●Vehicles with wireless charger : Do not let the wireless charger ( �P . 433 ) 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 .
■ 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 .
NOTICE
■ Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of detergent , as they may discolor the vehicle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces :
• Non-seat portions : Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline , alkaline or acidic solutions , dye , and bleach
• Seats : Alkaline or acidic solutions , such as thinner , benzene , and alcohol
●Do not use a polish wax or polish cleaner . The instrument panel ’ s or other interior part ’ s painted surface may be damaged .
■ Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water . Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or under the floor of the vehicle . Water may also cause the body to rust .
■ When cleaning the inside of the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens . Also , do not touch
the lens . ( �P . 260 )
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use a glass cleaner to clean the rear window , as this may cause damage to the rear window defogger heater wires . Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean . Wipe the window in strokes running parallel to the heater wires .