Honda Civic Owners Manual: Using an Automated Car Wash
- Make sure to follow the instructions indicated on the automated car
wash.
- Fold in the door mirrors.
- Turn off the automatic intermittent wipers
Using High Pressure Cleaners
- Keep sufficient distance between the cleaning nozzle and the vehicle
body.
- Take particular care around the windows. Standing too close may
cause water to
enter the vehicle interior.
- Do not spray high pressure water directly into the engine
compartment. Instead,
►se low pressure water and a mild detergent.
Wash the vehicle regularly. Wash more frequently when driving in the
following
conditions:
If driving on roads with road salt.
If driving in coastal areas.
If tar, soot, b ...
A good coat of automotive body wax helps protect your vehicle's paint from
the
elements. Wax will wear off over time and expose your vehicle's paint to the
elements, so reapply as necessary
...
See also:
Honda Civic Service Manual. Lift and Support Points
NOTE: If you are going to remove heavy components such
as the suspension or the fuel tank from the rear of the
vehicle, first support the front of the vehicle with tall
safety stands. When substantial weight is removed from the
rear of the vehicle, the center of gravity c ...