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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Intelligent Key operating range
The Intelligent Key functions can only be
used when the Intelligent Key is within the
specified operating range from the request
switch 1 .
When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged
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Flexible seating
WARNING
► Never allow anyone to ride in the cargo
area or on the rear seats when they are
in the fold-down position. In a collision,
people riding in these areas without
proper restra ...
Linking intelligent key
The Climate control system settings can be
memorized for each Intelligent Key. For
more details, see “Setting memory function”
in the “3. Pre-driving checks and
adjustments” section. ...