Freeing a frozen door lock
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply deicer through the key hole. If the lock becomes frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key hole or use the remote keyless entry keyfob.
See also:
Locking doors
Locking doors
1. Place the ignition switch in the LOCK position.
(Remove the key if any key is in the
ignition switch.)
2. Close all doors.
3. Push any door handle request switch 1
while ca ...
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 dry ...
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. ...