Common Causes of Corrosion
The most common causes of corrosion on your car are: o Road salt, dirt and moisture that is allowed to accumulate underneath the car.
o Removal of paint or protective coatings by stones, gravel, abrasion or minor scrapes and dents which leave unprotected metal exposed to corrosion.
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Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS)
(If installed)
Low Tire Pressure Telltale.
TPMS Malfunction Indicator.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided),
should be checked monthly when
cold and inflated to the inflation pressure ...
Sliding the sunroof
To open or close the sunroof (manual slide feature), pull or push the sunroof
control lever backward or forward to the first detent position.
Pulling the control lever downward also closes the su ...
High-Corrosion Areas
If you live in an area where your car is regularly exposed to corrosive materials,
corrosion protection is particularly important. Some of the common causes of accelerated
corrosion are road salts ...