Genuine leather
1. Gently wipe off with gauze or other soft cloth soaked with a 5 % aqueous solution of neutral detergent.
2. Dip cloth in fresh water and wring it out well. Using this cloth, wipe off the detergent thoroughly.
3. Apply leather protecting agent to the genuine leather surface.
Note
► If genuine leather is wet with water or is washed in water, wipe off water
as quickly as possible with a dry, soft cloth. If left damp, mildew may grow.
► The genuine leather surface may be damaged if a nylon brush or synthetic fibre
is rubbed hard against it.
► Organic solvents such as benzine, kerosene, alcohol and petrol, acid or alkaline
solvents may discolour the genuine leather surface.
Be sure to use neutral detergents.
► Remove dirty patches or oil substances quickly as they can stain genuine leather.
► The genuine leather surface may harden and shrink if it is exposed to direct sun
for long hours. When your vehicle is parked, place it in the shade as much as possible.
► When the temperature of the vehicle interior rises in summer, vinyl products left
on the genuine leather seat may deteriorate and stick to the seat.
See also:
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► Park the vehicle in the shade.
Parking in the hot sun will make the vehicle inside extremely hot, and it will
require more time to cool the interior.
If it is necessary to park in the sun, ...
Inspection and maintenance following rough road operation
After operating the vehicle in rough road conditions, be sure to perform the
following inspection and maintenance procedures:
• Check that the vehicle has not been damaged by rocks, gravel, etc.
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Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
The anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps prevent the wheels from locking during
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