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.
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Extending engine run time
The remote start feature can be extended one
time by performing the steps listed in “Remote
starting the vehicle” in this section. Run time will
be calculated as follows:
● The first 10 ...
Heated seats (if so equipped)
Do not use or allow occupants to use the seat heater if you or the occupants
cannot monitor elevated seat temperatures or have an inability to feel pain in those
body parts in contact with the s ...
HomeLink® universal transceiver (Type B) (if so
equipped)
The Type B system can be identified by the IV 1
on the back of the mirror. Move the mirror to see
if the IV is present. If the IV is on the mirror, use the
procedure in this section to program th ...