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514 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
NOTE:
• You must isolate the supplemental battery connection
point,
as well as the main battery terminal from the post,
as shown in the image, to fully de-energize both batteries
for storage. If assistance is needed to disconnect the battery
system, see your authorized dealer.
• Do not disconnect the Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), or your
Stop/S
tart system may not function for up to 24 hours, due to
the IBS being set into learn mode.
BODYWORK
Protection From Atmospheric Agents
Vehicle body care requirements vary according to
geographic locations and usage. Chemicals that make roads
passable in snow and ice and those that are sprayed on trees
and road surfaces during other seasons are highly corrosive
to the metal in your vehicle. Outside parking, which exposes
your vehicle to airborne contaminants, road surfaces on
which the vehicle is operated, extreme hot or cold weather
and other extreme conditions will have an adverse effect on
paint, metal trim, and underbody protection.
The following maintenance recommendations will enable
you to o
btain maximum benefit from the corrosion resistance
built into your vehicle.
What Causes Corrosion?
Corrosion is the result of deterioration or removal of paint
and pro
tective coatings from your vehicle.
The most common causes are:
• R
oad salt, dirt and moisture accumulation.
• Stone
and gravel impact.
• Insect
s, tree sap and tar.
• Salt i
n the air near seacoast localities.
• Atmosp
heric fallout/industrial pollutants.
Body And Underbody Maintenance
Cleaning Headlights
Your vehicle is equipped with plastic headlights and fog
lights t
hat are lighter and less susceptible to stone breakage
than glass headlights.
Plastic is not as scratch resistant as glass and therefore
differe
nt lens cleaning procedures must be followed.
To minimize the possibility of scratching the lenses and
reducin
g light output, avoid wiping with a dry cloth. To
remove road dirt, wash with a mild soap solution followed
by rinsing.
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