12-88 Simple inspection and service
1 Exterior cleaning
1.1 Cleaning glass surfaces
Keep the vehicle’s windows and screens clean at all
times. Use glass cleaner and wipe it off with a
sponge or soft cloth.
CAUTION
Never apply rubbing compound to glass since it
leaves scratches.
1.2 Washing
You must wash the vehicle whenever it has experi-
enced any of the following:
• Been driven on coastal roads
• Been driven on roads where road chemicals
have been applied
• Become contaminated by coal tar, smoke, soot,
powder dust, iron powder, lime powder, sap, bird
droppings, etc.
• Adhesion of dust and/or mud
Using a hose, wash the mud and dirt off the body
surfaces. Wash not only the surfaces around the
cab, but also the wheel housings and the underside
of the chassis.
Especially after you have driven in a coastal area or
on salted road in the winter, your vehicle should be
given a thorough washing. Also try to wax the body
surfaces once a month.
CAUTION
• Wash the vehicle with luke-warm or cold
water. Do not use very hot water.
• Avoid leaving the vehicle in direct sunlight.
• Do not use concentrated soap or synthetic
detergents.
• Rinse the detergent off with water. Take care
that none remains on the paintwork since it
could discolor the paint.
• Cleaning plastic parts with thinner or gaso-
line could result in cracking or discoloration.
WARNING
When washing the underside of the vehicle,
be careful not to hurt yourself on the edges
of panels and other parts.
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