Cleaning exterior

In order to maintain the appearance of your vehicle, it is important to take proper care of it.

To protect the paint surface, wash your vehicle as soon as you can:

after a rainfall to prevent possible damage from acid rain
after driving on coastal roads
when contaminants such as soot, bird droppings, tree sap, metal particles or bugs get on the paint surface
when dust or mud builds up on the surface

Whenever possible, store or park your vehicle inside a garage or in a covered area.

When it is necessary to park outside, park in a shady area or protect the vehicle with a body cover.

Be careful not to scratch the paint surface when putting on or removing the body cover.

See also:

Special winter equipment
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Electric operation
Tilt or telescopic operation Move the lever to adjust the steering wheel up or down, forward or rearward to the desired position. Entry/Exit function operation: The automatic drive positioner s ...

Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders
All-Wheel Drive (AWD) warning light (AWD models)* Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light Brake warning light Charge warning light Electric power steering warning light Engine oi ...