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.
See also:
Instrument panel
1. Side ventilator
2. Meters and gauges
3. Push-button ignition switch
4. Center ventilator
5. Center display
— Center color display
— Navigation system
6. Heater/air conditioner control ...
Instrument brightness control
Push the “+” button A to increase the brightness
of instrument panel lights when driving at
night.
Push the “-” button B to decrease the brightness
of instrument panel lights when driv ...
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 ...