7-52 Vehicle care and maintenance
7Cleaning the outside of your vehicle
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To protect your vehicle’s finish, wash it often and thoroughly.
If desired, you may wax your vehicle using a nonabrasive auto-
mobile wax. Foreign material
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Industrial pollution, road tar, bird droppings, tree sap, insect
remains, sea water and other foreign matters can damage the
finish on your vehicle.
Generally, the longer any foreign material stays on the finish,
the worse the damage. Wash your vehicle as soon as possible
whenever the finish gets soiled.Wa s h i n g
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Chemicals contained in the dirt and dust picked up from air,
rain, snow or road surfaces can damage the paint and body of
your vehicle if left on.
Frequent washing and waxing is the best way to protect your
vehicle from this damage.
Do not wash the vehicle in direct sunlight. Park the vehicle in
the shade and spray it with water to remove dust. Next, using
plenty of clean water and a car washing mitt or sponge, wash
the vehicle from top to bottom.
Use a mild car washing soap if necessary. Rinse thoroughly
and wipe dry with a chamois or soft cloth. After washing the
vehicle, carefully clean the joints and flanges of the doors,
hood, etc., where dirt is likely to remain.
WA R N I N G
!Do not wash the vehicle while charging the main
drive lithium-ion battery.
Doing so could cause a fire or an electric shock.Before washing the vehicle, make sure that the
charging lid and the inner lid are completely closed.
If the lid is open, the charging unit is exposed to
water, resulting in a fire or an electric shock.Do not pour water inside the electric motor unit
room. Doing so could cause a fire or an electric
shock.
CAUTION
!When washing the vehicle, turn the electric motor
switch to the “LOCK” position.Do not use a high pressure washing machine to clean
the underneath of the vehicle.
Doing so might cause the electric motor unit prob-
lem or malfunction.When washing the underside of your vehicle or the
wheels, wear a pair of gloves to protect your hands.Never spray or splash water on the electrical parts
in under the hood. This may damage them. Be care-
ful also when washing the underbody. Do not spray
water up under the hood.
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9-4 Specifications
9
Electric motor numberThe electric motor number is stamped on the cylinder block as
shown in the illustration.
Tire and loading information placard
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The tire and loading information placard is located on the
driver’s door sill.
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Alphabetical index
2
C
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements 1-9
Capacities 9-10
Card holder 3-123
,3-129
Cargo loads 4-13
Certification label 9-5
Charging
Quick charging 1-33
Regular charging 1-20
,1-32
Charging indicator 3-72
Charging Timer 1-48
Charging troubleshooting guide 1-38
Chassis number 9-3
Child restraint 2-23
Child safety locks for rear door 3-15
Cleaning
Inside of your vehicle 7-50
Outside of your vehicle 7-52
Clock 5-41
Cold
Cautions and actions to deal with intense cold 1-12
Combination headlights and dimmer switch 3-76
Consumer information 8-2
Coolant 7-7
,9-10
Cruising range 1-5
Cruising range indicator 3-61
,3-67
Cup holder 3-130
D
Dash lights brightness indicator 3-61
,3-66
Daytime running lights
Bulb capacity 7-36
Replacement 7-40
Defogger (rear window) 3-89
Dimensions 9-6
Dimmer (high/low beam change) 3-81
Dinghy towing 4-14
Disc brake pads 7-27
Dome light (Front)/Reading lights
Bulb capacity 7-37
Switch 3-125
Dome light (Rear)
Bulb capacity 7-37
Switch 3-127
Door-ajar warning light and buzzer 3-74
Doors
Lock 3-12
Power door locks 3-14
Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning light 2-17
Driving during cold weather 4-7
Driving, alcohol and drugs 4-3
E
Economical driving 4-2
Electric motor
Number 9-4
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Alphabetical index
5
P
Parking 4-8
Parking brake 3-25
Parking brake lever stroke 7-25
Parking lights
Bulb capacity 7-36
Polishing 7-54
Power brakes 3-39
Power door locks 3-14
Power down warning light 3-75
Power outlet 3-123
Power windows 3-22
Precautions during Charging the Main Drive Lithium-ion
Battery 1-18
Q
Quick charging 1-33
R
Radio
General information about your radio 5-42
Ready indicator 3-72
Rear combination lights
Bulb capacity 7-36
Replacement 7-42
Rear side-marker lights
Bulb capacity 7-36
Replacement 7-44Rear turn signal lights
Bulb capacity 7-36
Replacement 7-42
Rear window defogger switch 3-89
Rear-view camera 3-55
Rearview mirror
Inside 3-26
Outside 3-28
Refill capacities 9-10
Regenerative brake system indicator 3-72
Regenerative braking 1-3
Regular charging 1-20
,1-32
Remote Climate Control 1-59
,5-18
Replacement of light bulbs 7-35
Replacing tires and wheels 7-23
Reporting Safety Defects 8-3
Reservoir cap 7-10S
Safe driving techniques 4-6
Seat 2-2
Front seats 2-3
Heated seat 2-7
Rear seats 2-8
Seats and restraint systems 2-3
Seat belt 2-13
Adjustable seat belt shoulder anchor 2-19
Child restraint 2-23
Driver’s seat belt reminder/warning light 2-17
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