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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.
WARNING
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Accessing Your Vehicle ....................................................3-3
Immobilizer System....................................................3-11
Remote Key ..................................................................3-3
Smart Key.....................................................................3-6
Air Bag - Advanced Supplemental Restraint System.....2-45
Additional Safety Precautions ....................................2-67
Air Bag Warning Labels.............................................2-67
How Does the Air Bag System Operate? ...................2-50
Occupant Classification System (OCS) .....................2-56
SRS Care ....................................................................2-66
What to Expect After an Air Bag Inflates ..................2-55
Where Are the Air Bags? ...........................................2-47
Why Didn't My Air Bag Go Off in a Collision?........2-61
Air cleaner.......................................................................7-29
Filter Replacement .....................................................7-29
Air Conditioning System ..................................................8-6
All Wheel Drive (AWD) .................................................5-40
AWD operation...........................................................5-41
Emergency precautions ..............................................5-44
Appearance care..............................................................7-80
Exterior Care ..............................................................7-80
Interior Care ...............................................................7-85Automatic Climate Control System ..............................3-118
Automatic Temperature Control Mode ....................3-119
Manual Temperature Control Mode .........................3-120
System Maintenance ................................................3-125
System Operation .....................................................3-123
Automatic Transmission .................................................5-14
Automatic Transmission Operation............................5-14
Good Driving Practices ..............................................5-18
Battery .............................................................................7-35
Battery Recharging .....................................................7-36
For Best Battery Service ............................................7-36
Reset Features ............................................................7-37
Before driving ...................................................................5-4
Before Entering the Vehicle .........................................5-4
Before Starting .............................................................5-4
Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW) system ................5-47
BCW (Blind-spot Collision Warning) ........................5-48
Detecting sensor .........................................................5-52
Limitations of the System ..........................................5-53
RCCW (Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning) ........5-50
Brake fluid ......................................................................7-27
Checking the Brake Fluid Level ................................7-27
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