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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.
WARNING
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Blind-spot Collison Warning(BCW)...............................5-85Blind-Spot Collision Warning malfunction and limitations ..........................................................5-90
Blind-Spot Collision Warning operation ...................5-89
Blind-Spot Collision Warning settings settings .........5-86
Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) ...............................3-182 Blind-Spot View Monitor malfunction ....................3-183
Blind-Spot View Monitor operation.........................3-183
Blind-Spot View Monitor settings ...........................3-182
Brake fluid ......................................................................7-\
21 Checking the Brake Fluid Level ................................7-21
Braking system ...............................................................5-23 Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)..................................5-33
Auto Hold ...................................................................5-29
Disc Brakes Wear Indicator........................................5-24
Downhill Brake Control (DBC) ................................5-39
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) ................................5-24
Electronic Stability Control (ESC).............................5-35
Good Braking Practices ............................................5-42
Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC) .................................5-39
Power Brakes..............................................................5-23
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) .....................................5-42
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) .......................5-38
Bulb Wattage .....................................................................8-3\
California perchlorate notice ..........................................7-81
Child Restraint System (CRS) ........................................2-45
Children Always in the Rear ......................................2-45
Installing a Child Restraint System (CRS) ................2-49
Selecting a Child Restraint System (CRS).................2-47
Climate Control Additional Features ............................3-216 Automatic Ventilation...............................................3-216
Cluster ionizer .........................................................3-216
Sunroof Inside Air Recirculation ............................3-216
Climate control air filter .................................................7-24 Filter Inspection..........................................................7-24
Consumer Information ....................................................8-12
Declaration of confirmity .............................................5-200 Front radar ...............................................................5-200
Rear corner radar .....................................................5-200
Dimensions .......................................................................8\
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Door Locks .....................................................................3-1\
6 Automatic Door Lock and Unlock Features ..............3-20
Child-Protector Rear Door Locks .............................3-21
Electronic Child Safety Lock System .......................3-21
Operating Door Locks from Inside the Vehicle ........3-17
Operating Door Locks from Outside the Vehicle .....3-16
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