Genuine leatherGenuine leather  - Cleaning the interior of your vehicle - Vehicle care - Mitsubishi Lancer Owner's Manual - Mitsubishi Lancer

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.

► If genuine leather is wet with water or is washed in water, wipe off water 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.

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