Mitsubishi Lancer VIII 8 owners manual page 409

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Cleaning the outside of your vehicle Washing CAUTION CAUTION N00945900526 Never spray or splash water on the electricalPut down (except for vehicles with SIRIUS parts in the engine compartment. This maysatellite radio antenna) or remove the Chemicals contained in the dirt and dust damage them. Be careful also when washingantenna. picked up from air, rain, snow or road sur- the underbody. Do not spray water into the faces can damage the paint and body of your If your vehicle is equipped with rear vehicle if left on. engine compartment. spoiler, check with the car wash operator Frequent washing and waxing is the best way Avoid automatic car washers that use rotat-before using the car wash. ing brushes. These brushes may scratch the to protect your vehicle from this damage. If your vehicle has rain sensor wipers, place paint surface and make it dull. the wiper switch lever in the “OFF” posi- Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. Scratches are more noticeable on darker col- Park the vehicle in the shade and spray it with tion to deactivate the rain sensor. ored vehicles. water to remove dust. Next, using plenty of Some hot water washing equipment uses During cold weather clean water and a car washing mitt or sponge, high pressure and heat to clean your vehicle. wash the vehicle from top to bottom. This heated water may damage your vehi- cle’s resin parts. It can flood the interior of Salt and other chemicals spread on winter Use a mild car washing soap if necessary. 9 the vehicle. Therefore, be sure of the follow- Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry with a cham- roads in some geographical areas can have a ing: detrimental effect on the vehicle underbody. ois or soft cloth. After washing the vehicle, Keep the washing nozzle at least 20 inches carefully clean the joints and flanges of the You should flush the underbody with a high (50 cm) away from the vehicle body. pressure hose every time you wash the out- doors, hood, etc., where dirt is likely to When washing around the door glass, hold remain. side of your vehicle. the nozzle at a distance of more than 20 Take special care to remove mud or other inches (50 cm) and at right angles to the CAUTION glass surface. debris which could trap and hold salt and moisture. When using high-pressure water to wash a When washing the underside of your vehicle After washing your vehicle, wipe off all vehicle equipped with the F.A.S.T.-key sys- or the wheels, wear a pair of gloves to pro- waterdrops from the rubber parts around the tect your hands. tem, keep the water from spraying on the doors to prevent the doors from freezing. open button on the trunk. This could cause If your vehicle has rain sensor wipers, place the trunk to open and flood the inside of the the wiper switch lever in the “OFF” position trunk. to deactivate the rain sensor before washing Make sure to do the following when using an the vehicle. Otherwise, the wipers will oper- automatic car wash, with help from either ate in the presence of water spray on the this manual or the car wash operator, to windshield and may get damaged as a result. avoid damaging your vehicle: Fold the outside mirrors. 9-50 Vehicle care and maintenance

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