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.
See also:
Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)
- Do not breathe exhaust gases; they
contain colorless and odorless carbon
monoxide. Carbon monoxide is
dangerous. It can cause unconsciousness
or death.
- If you suspect that exhaust fum ...
Outside air temperature
The outside air temperature is displayed in 8F or
8C in the range of −58 to 1408F (−50 to 608C).
The outside air temperature mode includes low
temperature warning features.
- When th ...
Monitor, climate, audio, phone and voice recognition systems
WARNING
● Positioning of the heating or air conditioning
controls and display controls
should not be done while driving in order
that full attention may be given to
the driving operation.
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