Mitsubishi Outlander: Cleaning the exterior of your vehicle
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If the following is left on your vehicle, it may cause corrosion, discolouration and stains, wash the vehicle as soon as possible.
► Seawater, road deicing products.
► Soot and dust, iron powder from factories, chemical substance (acids, alkalis, coal-tar, etc.).
► Droppings from birds, carcasses of insects, tree sap, etc.
- Washing
- Waxing
- Polishing
- Damaged paint
- Cleaning plastic parts
- Chrome parts
- Aluminium wheels
- Window glass
- Wiper blades
- Cleaning the sunroof
- Engine compartment
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Washing
Chemicals contained in the dirt and dust picked up from the road surface can
damage the paint coat and body of your vehicle if left in prolonged contact.
Frequent washing and waxing is the best way
Waxing
Waxing the vehicle will help prevent the adherence of dust and road chemicals
to the paintwork. Apply a wax solution after washing the vehicle, or at least once
every three months to assist displa
Polishing
The vehicle should only be polished if the paintwork has become stained or lost
its lustre. Matt-finish parts and plastic bumpers must not be polished, polishing
these parts will stain them or dam
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Security alarm system
The security alarm system is for alerting the surrounding area of suspicious
behaviour to prevent unlawful entry into the vehicle by operating an alarm if a
door, the tailgate or the bonnet is opened when the vehicle has not been unlocked
using the keyless entry system or the keyless operation
Operation of the outside rear-view mirrors (Vehicles equipped with mirror retractor
switch)
To fold
Within 30 seconds of locking the doors and rear hatch using the LOCK switch (1),
press the LOCK switch twice rapidly to fold the outside rear-view mirrors.
To extend
Within 30 seconds of unlocking the doors and rear hatch using the UNLOCK switch
(2), press the UNLOCK switch twice rapi
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