Mitsubishi Outlander: Cleaning the outside 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, anti-freeze for road use.
- 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
- Chrome parts
- Servicing of plastic parts
- Aluminium wheels
- Window glass
- Wiper blades
- Cleaning the sunroof
- Chassis and underbody protection
- 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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Windscreen wiper blades
1. Lift the wiper arm off the windscreen.
2. Pull the wiper blade until its stopper (A) disengages from the hook (B). Pull
the wiper blade further to remove it.
NOTE:
● Do not let the wiper arm drop onto the windscreen. This could damage the glass.
3. Attach th
Exterior and interior lamp operation
Operate the combination lamp switch to check that all lamps are functioning properly.
If the lamps do not illuminate, the probable cause is a blown fuse or defective
lamp bulb. Check the fuses first. If there is no blown fuse, check the lamp bulbs.
For information regarding the inspection and r
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