490CT200h_U (OM76040U)4-1. Maintenance and careCleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior■Automatic car washes●Fold the mirrors and remove the antenna before washing the vehicle. Startwashing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to re-install the antenna andextend the mirrors before driving.●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface andharm your vehicle's paint.●Roof antenna, rear spoiler may not be washable in some automatic car washes.There may also be an increase d risk of damage to vehicle.Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condi-tion:●Working from top to bottom, liber ally apply water to the vehiclebody, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirtand dust.●Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as achamois.●For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-oughly with water.●Wipe away any water.●Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehiclebody is cool.
