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 on or removing the body cover.
See also:
Explanation of general maintenance items
Additional information on the following
items with * is found later in this section.
Outside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
performed from time to time, unless otherwise ...
Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System with
Navigation System (if so equipped)
WARNING
● Use a phone after stopping your vehicle
in a safe location. If you have to use a
phone while driving, exercise extreme
caution at all times so full attention may
be given to vehic ...
Parking brake
- Be sure the parking brake is fully
released before driving. Failure to
do so can cause brake failure and
lead to an accident.
- Do not release the parking brake
from outside the vehicle ...