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To help prevent corrosion
You can help prevent corrosion from get-
ting started by observing the following:
Keep your car clean
The best way to prevent corrosion is to
keep your car clean and free of corrosive
materials. Attention to the underside of
the car is particularly important.
If you live in a high-corrosion area —
where road salts are used, near the
ocean, areas with industrial pollution,
acid rain, etc.—, you should take extra
care to prevent corrosion. In winter,
hose off the underside of your car atleast once a month and be sure toclean the underside thoroughly when
winter is over.
give particular attention to the compo-
nents under the fenders and other
areas that are hidden from view. Do a
thorough job; just dampening the accu-
mulated mud rather than washing it
away will accelerate corrosion rather
than prevent it. Water under high pres-
sure and steam are particularly effec-
tive in removing accumulated mud and
corrosive materials.
rocker panels and frame members, be
sure that drain holes are kept open sothat moisture can escape and not be
trapped inside to accelerate corrosion.
Keep your garage dry
Don't park your car in a damp, poorly
ventilated garage. This creates a favor-
able environment for corrosion. This is
particularly true if you wash your car in
the garage or drive it into the garage
when it is still wet or covered with snow,
ice or mud. Even a heated garage can
contribute to corrosion unless it is well
ventilated so moisture is dispersed. Keep paint and trim in good condition
Scratches or chips in the finish should be
covered with "touch-up" paint as soon as
possible to reduce the possibility of cor-
rosion. If bare metal is showing through,the attention of a qualified body and paintshop is recommended.
Bird droppings : Bird droppings are high-
ly corrosive and may damage painted
surfaces in just a few hours. Always
remove bird droppings as soon as possi-
ble. Don't neglect the interior Moisture can collect under the floor mats
and carpeting to cause corrosion. Check
under the mats periodically to be sure
the carpeting is dry. Use particular care if
you carry fertilizers, cleaning materials or
chemicals in the car.
These should be carried only in proper
containers and any spills or leaks should
be cleaned up, flushed with clean water
and thoroughly dried.

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Driving at night ..............................................................5-55
Driving in flooded areas ................................................5-57
Driving in the rain ..........................................................5-56
Economical operation ....................................................5-52
Electronic power steering ..............................................4-35
Electronic stability program (ESP) ................................5-32
Emergency commodity ..................................................6-34
Emergency starting ..........................................................6-5
Jump starting ................................................................6-5
Push starting ..................................................................6-7
Emergency stop signal (ESS) ........................................5-37
Emergency towing ..........................................................6-31
Emergency while driving ..................................................6-3
Emission control system ................................................7-82 Crankcase emission control system ............................7-82
Evaporative emission control system..........................7-82
Exhaust emission control system ................................7-83
Engine compartment..................................................2-4, 7-2
Engine coolant ................................................................7-26Engine coolant temperature gauge..................................4-46
Engine number ..................................................................8-7
Engine oil ........................................................................7-24
Engine overheats ..............................................................6-8
Engine start/stop button ....................................................5-6
Engine will not start..........................................................6-4 Evaporative emission control system..............................7-82
Exhaust emission control system ....................................7-83
Explanation of scheduled maintenance items ................7-21
Exterior care....................................................................7-76
Flat tire ..............................................................................6-9
Changing tires ............................................................6-10
Jack and tools ................................................................6-9
Removing and storing the spare tire ..........................6-10
Fluid Automatic transaxle fluid............................................7-30
Brake fluid ..................................................................7-29
Washer fluid ................................................................7-32
Folding the rear seat........................................................3-12
Front seat adjustment - manual ........................................3-5
Fuel filler lid ..................................................................4-28
Fuel gauge ......................................................................4-44
Fuel requirements ............................................................1-3
Fuses ..............................................................................7-54 Fuse/relay panel description ......................................7-58
Instrument panel fuse ..................................................7-55
Memory fuse ..............................................................7-56
Multi fuse ..........................................................................-
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Fuel gauge ..................................................................4-46
Engine coolant temperature gauge..............................4-46
Transaxle shift indicator ............................................4-48
GAW (Gross axle weight) ..............................................5-62
GAWR (Gross axle weight rating) ................................5-62
Glassroof, see sunroof ....................................................4-31
Glove box ......................................................................4-110
GVW (Gross vehicle weight) ........................................5-62
GVWR (Gross vehicle weight rating) ............................5-62
Hazard warning flasher ..................................................4-74
Hazardous driving conditions ........................................5-54
Headlight escort function................................................4-75
Headlight leveling device................................................4-82
Headlight welcome function ..........................................4-75
Headrest ..................................................................3-6, 3-11
Heating and air conditioning ..........................................4-92
Highway driving ............................................................5-57
Hill-start assist control (HAC) ........................................5-36
Hood................................................................................4-26
Horn ................................................................................4-37
How to use this manual ....................................................1-2 Idle stop and go (ISG) system ........................................5-39
Immobilizer system ..........................................................4-4
Indicators and warnings ..................................................4-60
Inside rearview mirror ....................................................4-38
Instrument cluster ..........................................................4-42
Engine coolant temperature gauge..............................4-46
LCD dispay warning ..................................................4-54
Odometer ....................................................................4-47
Outside thermometer ..................................................4-47
Speedometer................................................................4-45
Tachometer ..................................................................4-45
Trip computer..............................................................4-50
Warning and indicators ..............................................4-60
Instrument panel overview................................................2-3
Interior care ....................................................................7-81
Interior features ............................................................4-112 Ashtray ......................................................................4-112
Cigarette lighter ........................................................4-112
Clothes hanger ..........................................................4-117
Cup holder ................................................................4-113
Digital clock ..............................................................4-116Floor mat anchor(s) ..................................................4-118
Power outlet ..............................................................4-115
Sunvisor ....................................................................4-114
Vanity mirror lamp ....................................................4-115
Interior light ....................................................................4-87
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