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Exterior Care
Exterior general caution
It is very important to follow the label
directions when using any chemical
cleaner or polish. Read all warning
and caution statements that appear
on the label.
High-pressure washing
When using high-pressure wash-
ers, make sure to maintain suffi-
cient distance from the vehicle.
Insufficient clearance or excessive
pressure can lead to component
damage or water penetration.
Do not spray the camera, sensors or its surrounding area directly with
a high pressure washer. Shock
applied from high pressure water
may cause the device to not oper-
ate normally.
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or plastic covers)or
connectors as they may be dam-
aged if they come into contact with
high pressure water.
Do not use any high-pressure noz- zles, which induce either one-direct
water stream or water swirling.
Protecting your vehicle's finish
Washing
To help protect your vehicle’s finish
from rust and deterioration, wash it
thoroughly and frequently at least
once a month with lukewarm or cold
water.
If you use your vehicle for off-road
driving, you should wash it after each
off-road trip. Pay special attention to
the removal of any accumulation of
salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign
materials. Make sure the drain holes
in the lower edges of the doors and
rocker panels are kept clear and
clean.
Insects, tar, tree sap, bird droppings,
industrial pollution and similar
deposits can damage your vehicle’s
finish if not removed immediately.
Even prompt washing with plain
water may not completely remove all
these deposits. A mild soap, safe for
use on painted surfaces, should be
used.
After washing, rinse the vehicle thor-
oughly with lukewarm or cold water.
Do not allow soap to dry on the fin-
ish. Do not use strong soap, chemi-
cal detergents or hot water, and
do not wash the vehicle in direct
sunlight or when the body of the
vehicle is warm.
Be careful when washing the side windows of your vehicle.
Especially, with high-pressure
water, water may leak through
the windows and wet the interi-
or.
To prevent damage to the plastic parts, do not clean with chemi-
cal solvents or strong deter-
gents.
NOTICE
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water before getting on the
road. If braking performance is
impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while
maintaining a slow forward
speed.
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Maintenance
Bright-metal maintenance
To remove road tar and insects,use a tar remover, not a scraper or
other sharp object.
To protect the surfaces of bright- metal parts from corrosion, apply a
coating of wax or chrome preser-
vative and rub to a high luster.
During winter weather or in coastal areas, cover the bright metal parts
with a heavier coating of wax or
preservative. If necessary, coat the
parts with non-corrosive petroleum
jelly or other protective compound.
Underbody maintenance
Corrosive materials used for ice and
snow removal and dust control may
collect on the underbody. If these
materials are not removed, acceler-
ated rusting can occur on underbody
parts such as the fuel lines, frame,
floor pan and exhaust system, even
though they have been treated with
rust protection. Thoroughly flush the vehicle under-
body and wheel openings with luke-
warm or cold water once a month,
after off-road driving and at the end
of each winter. Pay special attention
to these areas because it is difficult
to see all the mud and dirt. It will do
more harm than good to wet down
the road grime without removing it.
The lower edges of doors, rocker
panels, and frame members have
drain holes that should not be
allowed to clog with dirt; trapped
water in these areas can cause rust-
ing.
Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated
with a clear protective finish.
Do not use abrasive cleaner, pol-
ishing compound, solvent, or
wire brushes on aluminum
wheels.
Clean the wheel when it has cooled.
Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent, and rinse thoroughly
with water. Also, clean the
wheels after driving on salted
roads.
Do not wash the wheels with high-speed car wash brushes.
Do not use any cleaners con- taining acid or alkaline deter-
gents.
NOTICE
After washing the vehicle, test
the brakes while driving slowly
to see if they have been affected
by water. If braking performance
is impaired, dry the brakes by
applying them lightly while
maintaining a slow forward
speed.
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Manual transmission .......................................................5-15Good Driving Practices ..............................................5-17
Manual Transmission Operation ................................5-15
Mirrors ........................................................................\
....3-20 Inside Rearview Mirror ..............................................3-20
Side View Mirrors ......................................................3-28
Multimedia system............................................................4-2 Antenna ........................................................................\
4-2
AUX, USB and iPod
®Port ..........................................4-2
Bluetooth®Wireless Technology Hands-Free ..............4-4
Features of Your Vehicle ..............................................4-7
How Vehicle Audio Works ...........................................4-5
Steering Wheel Audio Control .....................................4-3
Owner maintenance ..........................................................7-5 Owner Maintenance Schedule......................................7-6
Parking brake ..................................................................7-22 Checking the Parking Brake ......................................7-22 Recommended Lubricants and Capacities ........................8-6
Recommended SAE viscosity number .........................8-8
Refrigerant Label ............................................................8-10
Reporting Safety Defects ................................................8-12
Scheduled maintenance services.......................................7-7 Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions (Gamma 1.6 GDI) ...................................................7-11
Normal Maintenance Schedule (Gamma 1.6 GDI)......7-8
Seat belts ........................................................................\
.2-16 Additional Seat Belt Safety Precautions ....................2-24
Care of Seat Belts .......................................................2-27
Seat Belt Restraint System .........................................2-18
Seat Belt Safety Precautions ......................................2-16
Seat Belt Warning Light .............................................2-17
Seats ........................................................................\
..........2-3 Front Seats ....................................................................2-5
Head Restraints...........................................................2-11
Rear Seats .....................................................................2-8\
Safety Precautions ........................................................2-4
Seat Warmers ..............................................................2-14
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