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:
Engine block heater (for Canada only)
Engine block heaters are used to assist in cold temperature starting.
The engine block heater should be used when the outside temperature is 20°F (−78°C) or lower.
To use the engine block heat ...
Parking brake
WARNING
► Be sure the parking brake is fully
released before driving. Failure to do so
can cause brake failure and lead to an
accident.
► Do not release the parking brake from
...
Operating vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
Operating vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode
To turn on the cruise control, quickly push and release the MAIN switch A on. The cruise indicator light, set distance indicator and set vehicle s ...