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:

Storage box (if so equipped)
To open, push the storage box lid 1 as illustrated. The inner tray can be removed2 as illustrated. Do not place valuable items in the storage box. Do not use the storage box as an ashtray ...

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 ...

Avoiding collision and rollover
WARNING Failure to operate this vehicle in a safe and prudent manner may result in loss of control or an accident. Be alert and drive defensively at all times. Obey all traffic regulations. Avoid ...