9-88Appearance CareExterior CareCleaning ExteriorLamps/LensesUse only lukewarm or cold water, asoft cloth and a car washing soap toclean exterior lamps and lenses.Follow instructions under “Washingthe Vehicle” later in this section.Finish CareOccasional waxing or mild polishingof the vehicle by hand may benecessary to remove residue fromthe paint finish. Approved cleaningproducts can be obtained from yourdealer/retailer.If the vehicle has abasecoat/clearcoat paint finish, theclearcoat gives more depth andgloss to the colored basecoat.Always use waxes and polishes thatare non-abrasive and made for abasecoat/clearcoat paint finish.Notice: Machine compounding oraggressive polishing on abasecoat/clearcoat paint finishmay damage it. Use onlynon-abrasive waxes and polishesthat are made for abasecoat/clearcoat paint finish onthe vehicle.Foreign materials such as calciumchloride and other salts, ice meltingagents, road oil and tar, tree sap, birddroppings, chemicals from industrialchimneys, etc., can damage thevehicle's finish if they remain onpainted surfaces. Wash the vehicleas soon as possible. If necessary,use non-abrasive cleaners that aremarked safe for painted surfaces toremove foreign matter.Exterior painted surfaces are subjectto aging, weather and chemicalfallout that can take their toll over aperiod of years. To keep the paintfinish looking new, keep the vehiclegaraged or covered wheneverpossible.Protecting Exterior Bright MetalPartsBright metal parts should be cleanedregularly to keep their luster. Washwith water or use chrome polish onchrome or stainless steel trim, ifnecessary.Use special care with aluminum trim.To avoid damaging protective trim,never use auto or chrome polish,steam or caustic soap to cleanaluminum. A coating of wax, rubbedto high polish, is recommended for allbright metal parts.Washing the VehicleTo preserve the vehicle's finish, keepit clean by washing it often.Do not wash the vehicle in directsunlight and use a car washing soap.srx.book Page 88 Monday, June 8, 2009 8:28 AM