7-1 . Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires .
■ Cleaning the front side windows
Do not use any compound or abrasive product ( e . g ., glass cleaner , detergent , wax ) to clean
the windows . It may damage the coating .
Cleaning the areas with satin-finish metal accents
• Remove dirt using a water dampened soft cloth or synthetic chamois .
• Wipe the surface with a dry soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture .
■ Cleaning the areas with satinfinish metal accents
The metal areas use a layer of real metal for the surface . It is necessary to clean them regularly . If dirty areas
are left uncleaned for long periods of time , they may be difficult to clean .
Cleaning the leather areas
• Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner .
• Wipe off any excess dirt and dust with a soft cloth dampened with diluted detergent .
Use a diluted water solution of approximately 5 % neutral wool detergent .
• Wring out any excess water 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 .
■ 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
■ Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather surfaces :
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately .
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time . Park the vehicle in the shade , especially during summer .
●Do 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
• Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner .
• Wipe it off with a soft cloth dampened with neutral detergent diluted to approximately 1 %.
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Maintenance and care