Mitsubishi Galant IX 9 owners manual page 399

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BK0121200US.book 64 ページ㧞㧜㧝㧜年４月㧝４日　水曜日　午前㧝㧝時㧞４分 Vehicle care and maintenance ! CAUTION Take special care to remove mud or other debris which could trap and hold salt and moisture. ●When washing the underside of your vehicle or the After washing your vehicle, wipe off all waterdrops from the wheels, wear a pair of gloves to protect your hands. rubber parts around the doors to prevent the doors from freez- ●Never spray or splash water on the electrical parts ing. in the engine compartment. This may damage them. NOTE Be careful also when washing the underbody. Do not ●When the door is frozen, opening it by force may tear off spray water into the engine compartment. or crack the rubber gasket installed around the door. Pour ●Avoid automatic car washers that use rotating warm water to melt the ice. Be sure to thoroughly wipe off brushes. These brushes may scratch the paint sur- the water after opening the door. To prevent freezing of face and make it dull. the weatherstripping on the doors, hood, etc., treat with Scratches are more noticeable on darker colored vehicles. silicone lubricant. ●Some hot water washing equipment uses high pres- Waxing sure and heat to clean your vehicle. This heated N00946000074 water may damage your vehicle’s resin parts. It can Wax your vehicle once or twice a year, or when water does not bead up on the paint. flood the interior of the vehicle. Therefore, be sure of the following: Use a soft cloth to put a small amount of wax on the painted Keep the washing nozzle at least 20 inches (50 cm) surfaces. After the wax has dried, polish with a dry soft cloth. away from the vehicle body. Do not wax your vehicle in direct sunlight. When washing around the door glass, hold the You should wax when the painted surfaces are cool. nozzle at a distance of more than 20 inches (50 cm) and at right angles to the glass surface. ! CAUTION ●Make sure to fold the outside mirrors when using an ●Waxes containing high abrasive compounds should 7 automatic car wash to avoid damaging your vehicle. not be used. These waxes remove rust and stain During cold weather effectively from the paintwork, but are harmful to the finish of the paint, because they also remove Salt and other chemicals spread on winter roads in some geo- paint/clearcoat. graphical areas can have a detrimental effect on the vehicle They are also harmful to other glossy surfaces such underbody. You should flush the underbody with a high pres- as the grille, trim, moldings, etc. sure hose every time you wash the outside of your vehicle. 7-64

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