FORD 2001 Focus - Manual (Page 254)

Maintenance and care
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CLEANING AND CARING FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Refer to the Customer assistance
chapter for a list of FordĆapproved
cleaners, polishes and waxes.
Washing your vehicle
Wash your vehicle regularly with
cold or lukewarm water. Never use
strong detergents or soap. If your
vehicle is particularly dirty, use a
quality car wash detergent. Always
use a clean sponge, washing glove
or similar device and plenty of
water for best 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
car wash. If you have wax applied
to the vehicle at a commercial car
wash, it is recommended that you
clean the wiper blades and
windshield as described in
Cleaning the wiper blades and
windshield.
After washing, apply the brakes
several times to dry them.