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Vehicle Washing

  1. If high-pressure car-washing equipment or steam car-washing equipment is used to wash the vehicle, be sure to maintain the spray nozzle at a distance of at least approximately 40cm (16 inches) from any plastic parts and all opening parts (doors, luggage compartment, etc.).
  2. Fig 1: Identifying Spray Nozzle Distance
    G05373991Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.
  3. If high-pressure car-washing equipment or steam car-washing equipment is used to wash the vehicle, be sure to observe the following instructions to prevent damages to the plastic parts.
    • Spray nozzle distance: Approximately 40 cm or more
    • Spray pressure: 3,900 kPa or less
    • Spray temperature: 82°C or less
    • Time of intensive spraying to one point: Within 30 seconds