Environmental factors influence the rate of corrosion
Moisture
Accumulation of sand, dirt and water on the vehicle body underside can accelerate corrosion.
Wet floor coverings will not dry completely inside the vehicle, and should be removed for drying to avoid floor panel corrosion.
Relative humidity
Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of high relative humidity, especially those areas where the temperatures stay above freezing where atmospheric pollution exists, or where road salt is used.
Temperature
A temperature increase will accelerate the rate of corrosion to those parts which are not well ventilated.
Air pollution
Industrial pollution, the presence of salt in the air in coastal areas, or heavy road salt use will accelerate the corrosion process. Road salt will also accelerate the disintegration of paint surfaces.
See also:
Exterior rear
Exterior rear
1. Lift gate
— Intelligent Key system*
2. Rear view camera*
3. Rear window wiper and washer
— Switch operation
— Window washer fluid
4. Rear window defroster
5. High-moun ...
Cold weather driving
Freeing a frozen door lock
To prevent a door lock from freezing, apply deicer through the key hole. If the
lock becomes frozen, heat the key before inserting it into the key hole or use the
remot ...
Brake pad wear warning
The disc brake pads have audible wear warnings.
When a brake pad requires replacement, it
will make a high pitched scraping sound when
the vehicle is in motion. This scraping sound will
first oc ...