Most common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corrosion are:
1. The accumulation of moisture retaining dirt and debris in body panel sections, cavities, and other areas.
2. Damage to paint and other protective coatings caused by gravel and stone chips or minor accidents.
Corrosion is accelerated on the vehicle when:
1. It is exposed to road salt or dust control chemicals, or used in coastal areas where there is more salt in the air, or in areas where there is considerable industrial pollution.
2. It is driven in areas of high humidity, especially when temperatures range just above freezing.
3. Dampness in certain parts of the vehicle remains for a long time, even though other parts of the vehicle may be dry.
4. High temperatures will cause corrosion to parts of the vehicle which cannot dry quickly due to lack of proper ventilation.
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Stopping the engine
The ignition switch should be turned off
only when the vehicle is stopped and the
engine is idling.
Do not stop the engine when the
vehicle is moving. This will cause
loss of power to the ...
Low tire pressure warning light (U.S.-spec. models)
When the ignition switch is turned to the “ON” position, the low tire pressure
warning light will illuminate for approximately 2 seconds to check that the tire
pressure monitoring system (TPMS) ...
Seatbelt and SRS airbag
- All persons in the vehicle should
fasten their seatbelts BEFORE
the vehicle starts to move. Otherwise,
the possibility of serious
injury becomes greater in the
event of a sudden stop o ...
