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:
Welcome light
To activate or deactivate the welcome light
function, perform the following procedure.
1. Push the ignition switch to the ON
position.
2. Open the driver’s side door.
3. Within 20 seconds ...
Push starting
CAUTION
● CVT models cannot be push-started or tow-started. Attempting to do so may cause transmission damage.
● Do not push start this vehicle. The three-way catalyst may be damaged ...
Before starting the engine
● Make sure the area around the vehicle is clear.
● Check fluid levels such as engine oil, coolant, brake fluid, and windshield-washer fluid as frequently as possible, or at least whene ...