Environmental factors influence the rate of corrosion
Moisture
Accumulation of sand, dirt and water on the vehicle body underside can accelerate corrosion.
Wet floor coverings will not dry completely inside the vehicle and should be removed for drying to avoid floor panel corrosion.
Relative humidity
Corrosion will be accelerated in areas of high relative humidity, especially those areas where the temperatures stay above freezing and where atmospheric pollution exists and road salt is used.
Temperature
High temperatures accelerate the rate of corrosion to those parts which are not well ventilated.
Air pollution
Industrial pollution, the presence of salt in the air in coastal areas, or heavy road salt use accelerates the corrosion process. Road salt also accelerates the disintegration of paint surfaces.
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Explanation of general maintenance items
Additional information on the following
items with * is found later in this section.
Outside the vehicle
The maintenance items listed here should be
performed from time to time, unless otherwise ...
Replacing
Replacing
Replace the wiper blades if they are worn.
1. Lift the wiper arm away from the windshield.
2 Push the release tab, then move the wiper
blade down the wiper arm to remove.
3 Remove th ...
Safety chains
Always use a suitable chain between your
vehicle and the trailer. The safety chains should
be crossed and should be attached to the hitch,
not to the vehicle bumper or axle. The safety
chains ...