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Maintenance and CareAppearance CarellCAUTIONDon't use steel wool, abrasivecleaners, or strong detergentscontaining highly alkaline or causticagents on chrome-plated or anodizedaluminum parts. This may damagethe protective coating; also, cleanersand detergents may discolor ordeteriorate the paint.To prevent damaging the antenna,remove it before entering a car washfacility or passing beneath a lowoverhead clearance.Pay special attention to removing salt,dirt, mud, and other foreign material fromthe underside of the fenders, and makesure the drain holes in the lower edges ofthe doors and rocker panels are clean.Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,industrial fallout, and similar deposits candamage the finish if not removedimmediately. When prompt washing withplain water is ineffective, use a mild soapmade for use on vehicles.Thoroughly rinse off all soap withlukewarm or cold water. Don't allow soapto dry on the finish.After washing the vehicle, dry it with aclean chamois to prevent water spots fromforming.WARNINGDriving with Wet Brakes:Driving with wet brakes is dangerous.Increased stopping distance or thevehicle pulling to one side whenbraking could result in a seriousaccident. Light braking will indicatewhether the brakes have been affected.Dry the brakes by driving very slowlyand applying the brakes lightly untilbrake performance is normal.WaxingYour vehicle needs to be waxed whenwater no longer beads on the finish.Always wash and dry the vehicle beforewaxing it. In addition to the vehicle body,wax the metal trim to maintain its luster.1. Use wax which contains no abrasives.Waxes containing abrasive will removepaint and could damage bright metalparts.2. Use a good grade of natural wax formetallic, mica, and solid colors.3. When waxing, coat evenly with thesponge supplied or a soft cloth.4. Wipe off the wax with a soft cloth.NOTEA spot remover to remove oil, tar, andsimilar materials will usually also takeoff the wax. Rewax these areas even ifthe rest of the vehicle doesn't need it.8-62