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:

Warning/indicator lights and audible reminders
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) warning light   or Brake warning light Charge warning light Low tire pressure warning light Master warning light Power steering warning light Seat belt wa ...

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& ...

Storage tray
WARNING Do not place sharp objects in the trays to help prevent injury in an accident or sudden stop. ...