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 and where atmospheric pollution exists and road salt is used.
Temperature
High temperatures 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 accelerates the corrosion process. Road salt also accelerates the disintegration of paint surfaces.
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Opening the top using the Intelligent Key
The soft top can be opened using the door
handle request switch.
Opening the soft top
Push the ignition switch to the OFF position and
make sure to carry the Intelligent Key with you.
Make su ...
Exterior rear
1. Moonroof (if so equipped)/panoramic
sunshade (if so equipped)
2. Antenna
3. Rear window wiper and washer switch
4. Liftgate release
5. Rearview monitor (if so equipped)
6. Replacing bulbs
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Checking bulbs
With all doors closed, apply the parking brake
and push the ignition switch to the ON position
without starting the engine. The following lights
will come on (if so equipped):
The following ligh ...