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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Intelligent Key battery
Replace the battery in the Intelligent Key as
follows:
1. Remove the mechanical key from the Intelligent
Key.
2. Insert a small screwdriver into the slit of the
corner and twist it to separ ...
To protect your vehicle from corrosion
-Wash and wax your vehicle often to keep the
vehicle clean.
- Always check for minor damage to the paint
and repair it as soon as possible.
- Keep drain holes at the bottom of the doors
open t ...
Glove box
Open the glove box by pulling the handle. Use the
master key when locking 1 or unlocking 2 the
glove box.
WARNING
Keep glove box lid closed while driving to
help prevent injury in an accident o ...