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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Soft top indicator light
The soft top indicator light in the instrument
panel shows the conditions of top operation.
The light illuminates when the soft top is being
operated or if it is stopped before reaching the
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Seats
Seats
- Do not ride in a moving vehicle when the seatback is reclined. This can
be dangerous. The shoulder belt will not be against your body. In an accident, you
could be thrown into it and ...
Cigarette lighter and ashtray (if so equipped)
To open the ashtray lid, push the lid down and
release it1 .
To empty the ashtray, pull out2 .
The cigarette lighter operates when the ignition
switch is in the ON position.
Push the ligh ...