9-92Chemical Paint SpottingSome weather and atmosphericconditions can create a chemicalfallout. Airborne pollutants can fallupon and attack painted surfaces onthe vehicle. This damage can taketwo forms: blotchy, ring-shapeddiscolorations, and small, irregulardark spots etched into the paintsurface.Interior CareThe vehicle's interior will continue tolook its best if it is cleaned often.Dust and dirt can accumulate on theupholstery and cause damage to thecarpet, fabric, leather, and plasticsurfaces. Stains should be removedquickly as extreme heat could causethem to set rapidly.Lighter colored interiors may requiremore frequent cleaning. Newspapersand garments that can transfer colorto home furnishings can also transfercolor to the vehicle's interior.Remove dust from small buttons andknobs with a small brush with softbristles.Your dealer/retailer has products forcleaning the vehicle's interior. Whencleaning the vehicle's interior, onlyuse cleaners specifically designedfor the surfaces that are beingcleaned. Permanent damage canresult from using cleaners onsurfaces for which they were notintended. Apply the cleaner directlyto the cleaning cloth to preventover-spray. Remove any accidentalover-spray from other surfacesimmediately.Notice: Using abrasive cleanerswhen cleaning glass surfaces onthe vehicle, could scratch theglass and/or cause damage to therear window defogger. Whencleaning the glass on the vehicle,use only a soft cloth and glasscleaner.Cleaners can contain solvents thatcan become concentrated in thevehicle's interior. Before usingcleaners, read and adhere to allsafety instructions on the label. Whilecleaning the vehicle's interior,maintain adequate ventilation byopening the vehicle's doors andwindows.Do not clean the interior using thefollowing cleaners or techniques:• Never use a knife or any othersharp object to remove a soil fromany interior surface.• Never use a stiff brush. It cancause damage to the vehicle'sinterior surfaces.• Never apply heavy pressure orrub aggressively with a cleaningcloth. Use of heavy pressure candamage the interior and does notimprove the effectiveness of soilremoval.srx.book Page 92 Monday, June 8, 2009 8:28 AM
