09
9-71
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 preservative 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, accelerated
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 underbody
and wheel openings with lukewarm 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 rusting.
WARNING
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.
Aluminum wheel maintenance
The aluminum wheels are coated with a
clear protective finish.
Do not use abrasive cleaner, polishing
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 containing
acid or alkaline detergents.
Index
I-10
P
Parking brake ....................................................................................................... 9-22
Checking the parking brake.............................................................................. 9-22
R
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) .................................. 7-102
Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system malfunction and limitations ..................... 7-108
Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system operation................................................... 7-104
Rear Cross-Traffic Safety system settings ..................................................... 7-103
Rear View Monitor (RVM) ................................................................................. 7-99
Rear View Monitor malfunction and limitations............................................ 7-101
Rear View Monitor operation ......................................................................... 7-100
Rear View Monitor settings............................................................................ 7-100
Recommended lubricants and capacities ............................................................. 2-13
Recommended SAE viscosity number ............................................................. 2-14
Refrigerant label .................................................................................................. 2-16
Reporting safety defects ...................................................................................... 2-18
Reverse Parking Distance Warning (PDW) ....................................................... 7-113
Reverse Parking Distance Warning malfunction and precautions ................. 7-114
Reverse Parking Distance Warning operation ................................................ 7-113
Reverse Parking Distance Warning settings .................................................. 7-113
S
Safe Exit Warning (SEW) ................................................................................... 7-49
Safe Exit Warning malfunction and limitations .............................................. 7-52
Safe Exit Warning operation ............................................................................ 7-51
Safe Exit Warning Settings............................................................................... 7-50
Safety messages ..................................................................................................... 1-4
Scheduled maintenance services............................................................................ 9-7
Maintenance Under Severe Usage Conditions ................................................. 9-11
Normal Maintenance Schedule .......................................................................... 9-8
Seat belts .............................................................................................................. 3-20
Additional seat belt safety precautions............................................................. 3-27
Care of seat belts .............................................................................................. 3-29
Seat belt restraint system .................................................................................. 3-22
Seat belt safety precautions .............................................................................. 3-20
Seat belt warning light...................................................................................... 3-21
