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.
- Washing
- Soft top care and cleaning (CrossCabriolet models)
- Waxing
- Removing spots
- Underbody
- Glass
- Aluminum alloy wheels
- Chrome parts
- Tire dressing
See also:
Parking brake
WARNING
• Be sure the parking brake is fully
released before driving. Failure to
do so can cause brake failure and
lead to an accident.
• Do not release the parking brake
from outside the ve ...
Power inverter switch (if so equipped)
To use the outlets for devices that require 120v
power, place the ignition in the ON position and
push the power inverter switch.
The switch will illuminate when enabled.
CAUTION
● Use ...
General maintenance
During the normal day-to-day operation of the vehicle, general maintenance should
be performed regularly as prescribed in this section. If you detect any unusual
sounds, vibrations or smell, be su ...