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:
Maintenance precautions
When performing any inspection or maintenance
work on your vehicle, always take care to prevent
serious accidental injury to yourself or damage to
the vehicle. The following are general precautions ...
Trunk lid (CrossCabriolet models)
WARNING
• Do not drive with the trunk lid
open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
See “Exhaust gas (carbon monoxide)”
in the “5. Starting and dr ...
Seat belt maintenance
• To clean
the seat belt webbing, apply a
mild soap solution or any solution recommended
for cleaning upholstery or carpets.
Then wipe with a cloth and allow the seat
belts to dry in the sha ...