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:

Instrument panel
Instrument panel 1. Side ventilator 2. Headlight, fog light* and turn signal switch 3. Steering-wheel-mounted controls (left side)* — Audio control* — Bluetooth® Hands-Free Phone System co ...

Cleaning
If your windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer or if a wiper blade chatters when running, wax or other material may be on the blade or windshield. Clean the outside of the win ...

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 ...