Most common factors contributing to vehicle corrosion
• The accumulation of moisture-retaining
dirt
and debris in body panel sections, cavities,
and other areas.
• Damage to paint and other protective
coatings
caused by gravel and stone chips or
minor traffic accidents.
See also:
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items
Basic information
The following descriptions explain the scheduled maintenance items that should be inspected, serviced, or
replaced at regular intervals. The maintenance schedule identifies th ...
Variable voltage control system (if so equipped)
CAUTION
• Do not ground accessories directly
to the battery terminal. Doing so will
bypass the variable voltage control
system and the vehicle battery may
not charge completely.
• Use electr ...
Push starting
CAUTION
● CVT models cannot be push-started or
tow-started. Attempting to do so may
cause transmission damage.
● Do not push start this vehicle. The
three-way catalyst may be damaged. ...