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 where atmospheric pollution exists, or where road salt is used.
Temperature
A temperature increase will 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 will accelerate the corrosion process. Road salt will also accelerate the disintegration of paint surfaces.
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Safety & Reliability
In crash tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the M earned
the top possible score, Good, in both frontal and side-impact tests. Standard
safety features include six airbags, with s ...
Console box
Front
To open the console box, push up the knob
A and pull up the lid.
To close, push the lid down until latched.
Rear (if so equipped)
To open the lid, push the knob up A and
pull up th ...
During a call
There are some options available during a
call. Select one of the following displayed
on the screen if necessary.
► Hang up
Finish the call.
► Use Handset
Transfer the call to th ...