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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Radar maintenance
The two radar sensors for the BSW, BSI and BCI systems are located near the rear bumper. Always keep the area near the radar sensors clean.
The radar sensors may be blocked by temporary ambient con ...
Armrest (if so equipped)
Rear armrest
Pull the armrest forward until it is horizontal.
Trunk pass-through
The rear center seatback can be folded to allow trunk access from inside of the vehicle.
To access the trunk, p ...
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 the wiper ...