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Vehicle Care
We recommend that you wash your vehicle
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR
Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or
lukewarm water and a neutral pH
shampoo.
with a sponge and lukewarm water
containing a car shampoo.
Cleaning the Headlamps
Note: Do not scrape the headlamps.
Note: Do not use abrasives, alcoholic
solvents or chemical solvents to clean the
headlamps.
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Never use strong household detergents
or soap, for example dish washing or
laundry liquid. These products can
discolor and spot painted surfaces.
Never wash your vehicle when it is hot
to the touch, or during strong or direct
sunlight.
Dry your vehicle with a chamois or soft
terry cloth towel to eliminate water
spotting.
Immediately remove fuel spillages, bird
droppings, insect deposits and road tar.
These may cause damage to your
vehicle’s paintwork or trim over time.
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Note: Do not wipe the headlamps when
they are dry.
Cleaning the Rear Window
Note: Do not scrape the inside of the rear
window
Note: Do not use abrasives, alcoholic
solvents or chemical solvents to clean the
inside of the rear window.
Clean the inside of the rear window with a
soft, lint-free cloth and non-abrasive
cleaner.
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Remove any exterior accessories, for
example antennas, before entering a
car wash.
When filling with AdBlue®, remove any
residue on painted surfaces
immediately.
Cleaning the Chrome Trim(IfEquipped)
Note: Do not use abrasives or chemical
solvents. Use soapy water.
Note: Suntan lotions and insect repellents
can damage painted surfaces. If these
substances come in contact with your
vehicle, wash the affected area as soon as
possible.
Note: Do not apply cleaning product to hot
surfaces and do not leave cleaning product
on chrome surfaces for a period of time
exceeding that which is recommended.
Note: If you use a car wash with a waxing
cycle, make sure that you remove the wax
from the windshield and the wiper blades.
Note: Industrial-strength (heavy-duty)
cleaners, or cleaning chemicals, may cause
damage over a period of time.
Note: Before using a car wash, check that
Cleaning Stripes or Graphics(If
it is suitable for your vehicle.
Equipped)
Note: Some car washes use water at high
pressure. Due to this, water droplets may
enter inside your vehicle and could also
damage certain parts of your vehicle.
Hand washing your vehicle is preferred
however, pressure washing may be used
under the following conditions:
Note: Remove the antenna before using an
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Do not use water pressure higher than
automatic car wash.
14,000 kPa (2,000 psi).
Note: Switch the blower motor off to
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Do not use water hotter than 82°C
(179°F).
prevent contamination of the cabin air filter.
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Fiesta (CE1) Vehicles Built From: 06-01-2020 Vehicles Built Up To: 19-04-2020, CG3654en enGBR, Edition date: 201909, Second-Printing
Vehicle Care
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Use a spray with a 40° wide spray
Fabric, Carpets, Cloth Seats,
Headliners and Floor Mats
Note: Avoid soaking any surface. Do not
use excessive amounts of water to clean
the vehicle interior.
angle pattern.
Keep the nozzle at a 305 mm (12 in)
distance and 90° angle to your
vehicle's surface.
Note: Holding the pressure washer nozzle
at an angle to the vehicle's surface may
damage graphics and cause the edges to
peel away from the vehicle's surface.
Note: To avoid spots or discoloration, clean
the entire surface.
To clean:
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Remove dust and loose dirt with a
BodyPaintwork Preservation
vacuum cleaner or brush.
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Wipe the surface with a soft, damp
cloth and a mild soap and water
solution. Dry the area with a clean, soft
cloth.
Frequently remove particles such as bird
droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar
spots, road salt and industrial fallout to
avoid paint surface damage.
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If a ring forms on the fabric after spot
cleaning, clean the entire area
immediately, but do not soak or the
ring will set.
Frequently wash the underbody of your
vehicle if salt is applied on the road.
We recommend that you wax the
paintwork once or twice a year.
Seatbelts
Note: Do not apply polish in strong sunlight
as this dries the polish too quickly.
Note: Do not allow polish to come in
contact with unpainted plastic surfaces as
it could be difficult to remove.
Note: Do not apply polish to the windshield
or rear window. A contaminated windshield
or contaminated wiper blades may lead to
increased wiper noise, reduced wipe quality
or reduced rain sensor performance.
WARNING: Do not use cleaning
solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle's
seatbelts, as these actions may weaken
the belt webbing.
WARNING: On vehicles equipped
with seat-mounted airbags, do not use
chemical solvents or strong detergents.
Such products could contaminate the
side airbag system and affect
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
performance of the side airbag in a crash.
Note: Do not allow air fresheners and hand
sanitizers to spill on interior surfaces. If a
spill occurs, wipe off immediately. Damage
may not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
Note: Do not use household cleaning
products or glass cleaners, which can stain
and discolor the fabric and affect the flame
retardant abilities of the seat materials.
Note: Do not use abrasives, or chemical
solvents to clean them.
Note: Do not allow moisture to penetrate
the seatbelt retractor mechanism.
Cleaning may safely be carried out using
mild soap and water. Let them dry
naturally, away from artificial heat.
Note: We recommend distilled water when
cleaning.
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Fiesta (CE1) Vehicles Built From: 06-01-2020 Vehicles Built Up To: 19-04-2020, CG3654en enGBR, Edition date: 201909, Second-Printing
