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Exterior Care
Dust off the vehicle body after you drive.
Regularly inspect your vehicle for scratches on painted surfaces. A scratch on a
painted surface can result in body rust. If you find a scratch, promptly repair it.
Wash the vehicle regularly. Wash more frequently when driving in the following
conditions:
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If driving on roads with road salt.
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If driving in coastal areas.
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If tar, soot, bird droppings, insects, or tree sap are stuck to painted surfaces.
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Make sure to follow the instructions indicated on the automated car wash.
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Fold in the door mirrors.
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Automatic intermittent wiper equipment vehicles, wipers switch to OFF.
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Keep sufficient distance between the cleaning nozzle and the vehicle body.
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Take particular care around the windows. Standing too close may cause water to
enter the vehicle interior.
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Do not spray high pressure water directly into the engine compartment. Instead,
use low pressure water and a mild detergent.
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Washing the Vehicle
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Using an Automated Car Wash
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Using High Pressure Cleaners
1
Do not spray water into the air intake vents. It can
cause a malfunction.
Do not spray water onto the fuel fill door directly. A
high-pressure spray may cause it to open.
Do not spray water onto the capless unit when the
fuel fill door is open. It can cause damage to the fuel
system or engine.
If you need to lift the wiper arms away from the
windshield, first set the wiper arms to the
maintenance position.
2
Changing the Wiper Blade Rubber
Air Intake Vents
1
When using an automated car wash that pulls the
vehicle through with a conveyor, make sure vehicle is
in car wash mode.
2
If you want to keep the transmission in
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N
position [car wash mode]
Automatic transmission models
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