Cleaning exterior
In order to maintain the appearance of your vehicle, it is important to take proper care of it. To protect the paint surfaces, please wash your vehicle as soon as you can:
● after a rainfall to prevent possible damage from acid rain.
● after driving on coastal roads.
● when contaminants such as soot, bird droppings, tree sap, metal particles or bugs get on the paint surface.
● when dust or mud builds up on the surface.
Whenever possible, store or park your vehicle inside a garage or in a covered area.
When it is necessary to park outside, park in a shady area or protect the vehicle with a body cover.
Be careful not to scratch the paint surface when putting
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Precautions when starting and driving
WARNING
● Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the assistance
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should also not be left alone. They
could accidentally injure thems ...
Fuel-filler cap
WARNING
● Gasoline is extremely flammable and
highly explosive under certain conditions.
You could be burned or seriously
injured if it is misused or mishandled.
Always stop the engine and ...
Draining of coolant water
If the vehicle is to be left outside without antifreeze,
drain the cooling system, including the
engine block. Refill before operating the vehicle.
For details, see “Changing engine coolant” in ...