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.

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    To protect your vehicle from corrosion
    • Wash and wax your vehicle often to keep the vehicle clean. • Always check for minor damage to the paint and repair it as soon as possible. • Keep drain holes at the bottom of the doors ...

    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 precaution ...

    Compass display (if so equipped)
    This unit measures terrestrial magnetism and indicates the heading direction of the vehicle. With the ignition switch in the ON position, press the or button as described in the charts below ...