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 protection mode
The engine has an engine protection mode
to reduce the chance of damage if the
coolant temperature becomes too high (for
example, when climbing steep grades in
high temperature with heavy load ...
Wet brakes
When the vehicle is washed or driven through water, the brakes may get wet.
As a result, your braking distance will be longer and the vehicle may pull to one side during braking.
To dry brakes, driv ...
Lift gate release lever
If the lift gate cannot be opened with the
door lock switch due to a discharged
battery, follow these steps.
1. Remove the cover A inside of the lift
gate using a suitable tool.
2. Move th ...