Environmental factors influence the rate of corrosion
Moisture
Accumulation of sand, dirt and water on the vehicle body underside can accelerate corrosion.
Wet floor coverings will not dry completely inside the vehicle and should be removed for drying to avoid floor panel corrosion.
Relative humidity
Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of high relative humidity, especially those areas where the temperatures stay above freezing and where atmospheric pollution exists and road salt is used.
Temperature
High temperatures accelerate the rate of corrosion to those parts which are not well ventilated.
Air pollution
Industrial pollution, the presence of salt in the air in coastal areas, or heavy road salt use accelerates the corrosion process. Road salt also accelerates the disintegration of paint surfaces.
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Locking with power door lock switch
Door lock switch
To lock all the doors without a key, push the door
lock switch (driver’s or front passenger’s side) to
the lock position 1 . When locking the door this
way, be certain no ...
Child safety
Do not allow children to play with the
seat belts. Most seating positions are
equipped with Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) mode seat belts. If the
seat belt becomes wrapped around a
chi ...
Compass display (if so equipped)
This unit measures terrestrial magnetism and indicates
the heading direction of the vehicle.
With the
ignition placed in the ON position, press
the button as described in the charts below
t ...