Vehicle Care
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR
WARNING
If you use a car wash with a waxing cycle, make sure that you remove the wax from the windshield.
CAUTIONS
Prior to using a car wash facility check the suitability of it for your vehicle.
Some car wash installations use water at high pressure. This could damage certain parts of your vehicle.
Remove the aerial before using an automatic car wash.
Switch the heater blower off to prevent contamination of the fresh air filter.
We recommend that you wash your vehicle with a sponge and lukewarm water containing a car shampoo.
Cleaning the headlamps
CAUTIONS
Do not scrape the headlamp lenses or use abrasives, alcoholic solvents or chemical solvents to clean them.
Do not wipe the headlamps when they are dry.
Cleaning the rear window
CAUTION
Do not scrape the inside of the rear window or use abrasives or chemical solvents to clean it.
Use a clean, lint free cloth or a damp chamois leather to clean the inside of the rear window.
Cleaning the chrome trim
CAUTION
Do not use abrasives or chemical solvents. Use soapy water.
Cleaning the alloy wheels
Note: Do not apply a cleaning chemical to warm or hot wheel rims and covers.
Note: Industrial-strength (heavy-duty) cleaners, or cleaning chemicals, in combination with brush agitation to remove brake dust and dirt, could wear away the clear coat finish over a period time.
Note: Do not use hydrofluoric acid-based or high caustic-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuels or strong household detergent.
Note: If you intend parking your vehicle for an extended period after cleaning the wheels with a wheel cleaner, drive your vehicle for a few minutes before doing so.
This will reduce the risk of increased corrosion of the brake discs, brake pads and linings.
Note: Some automatic car washes may cause damage to the finish on your wheel rims and covers.
Alloy wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clear coat paint finish. To maintain their condition we recommend that you:
• Clean them weekly with the recommended wheel and tire cleaner.
• Use a sponge to remove heavy deposits of dirt and brake dust accumulation.
• Rinse them thoroughly with a pressurized stream of water when you have completed the cleaning process.
We recommend that you use Ford service wheel cleaner. Make sure that you read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
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Vehicle Care
Using other non-recommended cleaning products can result in severe and permanent cosmetic damage.
Body paintwork preservation
CAUTIONS
Do not polish your vehicle in strong sunshine.
Do not allow polish to touch plastic surfaces. It could be difficult to remove.
Do not apply polish to the windshield or rear window. This could cause the wipers to become noisy and they may not clear the window properly.
We recommend that you wax the paintwork once or twice a year.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
Safety belts
WARNINGS
Do not use abrasives, or chemical solvents to clean them.
Do not allow moisture to penetrate the safety belt retractor mechanism.
Clean the safety belts with interior cleaner or water applied with a soft sponge. Let the safety belts dry naturally, away from artificial heat.
Instrument cluster screens, LCD screens, radio screens
WARNING
Do not use abrasives, alcoholic solvents or chemical solvents to clean them.
Rear windows
CAUTIONS
Do not use any abrasive materials to clean the interior of the rear windows.
Do not install stickers or labels to the interior of the rear windows.
REPAIRING MINOR PAINT
DAMAGE
CAUTION
Remove apparently harmless looking substances from the paintwork immediately (e.g. bird droppings, tree resins, insect remains, tar spots, road salt and industrial fall out).
You should repair paintwork damage caused by stones from the road or minor scratches as soon as possible. A choice of products is available from your Ford
Dealer. Read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
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