Cleaning exterior
In order to maintain the appearance of your vehicle, it is important to take proper care of it.
To protect the paint surface, 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.
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Repair and replacement procedure
The front air bags, side air bags, curtain air bags and pretensioners are designed to activate on a one-time-only basis. As a reminder, unless it is damaged, the supplemental air bag warning light wil ...
Drive belt
1. Drive belt automatic tensioner
2. Alternator
3. A/C compressor
4 Crankshaft pulley
WARNING
Be sure the ignition key is in the OFF or LOCK position before servicing drive belt.
The ...
Conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode
This mode allows driving at a speed between 25 to 89 MPH (40 to 144 km/h) without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal.
WARNING
• In the conventional (fixed speed) cruise control mode, a warni ...