FORD 2000 Focus - Manual (Page 243)

Maintenance and care
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CLEANING AND CARING FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Referto the Customer assistance
chapter for a list of FordĆapproved
cleaners, polishes and waxes.
Washing your vehicle
Wash your vehicle regularly with
cold orlukewarm water. Neveruse
strong detergents or soap. If your
vehicle is particularly dirty, use a
quality carwash detergent. Always
use a clean sponge, washing glove
orsimilardevice and plenty of
waterforbest results. To avoid
spots, avoid washing when the
hood is still warm, immediately
after or during exposure to strong
sunlight.
During winter months, it is
especially important to wash the
vehicle on a regular basis. Large
quantities of dirt and road salt are
difficult to remove and also cause
damage to the vehicle.
Remove any exterior accessories,
such as antennas, before entering a
carwash. If you have wax applied
to the vehicle at a commercial car
wash, it is recommended that you
clean the wiperblades and
windshield as described in
Cleaning the wiper blades and
windshield.
Afterwashing, apply the brakes
several times to dry them.