Most common factors contributing to vehicle corrosion
● The accumulation of moisture-retaining dirt and debris in body panel sections, cavities, and other areas.
● Damage to paint and other protective coatings caused by gravel and stone chips or minor traffic accidents.
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Increasing fuel economy
● Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Maintain
cruising speeds with a constant accelerator
position.
● Drive at moderate speeds on the highway.
Driving at high speed lowers fuel economy.
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Aluminum alloy wheels
Wash the wheels regularly with a sponge dampened
in a mild soap solution, especially during
winter months in areas where road salt is used. If
not removed, road salt can discolor the wheels.
CA ...
Indicator lights
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) LOCK indicator light (AWD model)
This light illuminates when the ignition switch is
turned to the ON position, and turns off within 1
second.
When selecting the LOCK mode ...