VEHICLE CARE 351. Aftermarket appearance caps orcovers while the lamps areilluminated, due to excessive heatgenerated.CautionFailure to clean lamps properly cancause damage to the lamp coverthat would not be covered by thevehicle warranty.CautionUsing wax on low gloss black finishstripes can increase the gloss leveland create a non-uniform finish.Clean low gloss stripes with soapand water only.Air IntakesClear debris from the air intakesbetween the hood and windshieldwhen washing the vehicle.Shutter SystemThe vehicle may have a shuttersystem designed to help increase fueleconomy. Keep the shutter systemclean for proper operation.Windshield and Wiper BladesClean the outside of the windshieldwith glass cleaner.Clean rubber blades using a lint-freecloth or paper towel soaked withwindshield washer fluid or a milddetergent. Wash the windshieldthoroughly when cleaning the blades.Bugs, road grime, sap, and a buildupof vehicle wash/wax treatments maycause wiper streaking.Replace the wiper blades if they areworn or damaged. Damage can becaused by extreme dusty conditions,sand, salt, heat, sun, snow, and ice.WeatherstripsApply weatherstrip lubricant onweatherstrips to make them lastlonger, seal better, and not stick orsqueak. Lubricate weatherstrips atleast once a year. Hot, dry climatesmay require more frequentapplication. Black marks from rubbermaterial on painted surfaces can beremoved by rubbing with a cleancloth. See Recommended Fluids andLubricants 0 368.TiresUse a stiff brush with tire cleaner toclean the tires.
