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electronic key is within the effective range,
the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In
that case, follow the following correction
procedures to wash the vehicle:
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Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or
more separate from the vehicle while the
vehicle is being washed.
Take care to ensure that the key is not sto-
len.
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Set the electronic key to battery-saving
mode to disable the smart access system
with push-button start.
Brake pads and calipers
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Rust may form if the vehicle is parked with
wet brake pads or disc rotors, causing them
to stick. Before parking the vehicle after it is
washed, drive slowly and apply the brakes
several times to dry the parts.
Using an automatic car wash
NOTICE
When using an automatic car wash,
move the wiper lever to the off position.
If the wiper lever is in the AUTO position,
the wipers may operate unintentionally
and the wiper blades may be damaged.
Perform the following before wash-
ing your vehicle:
• Fold the mirrors.
• Vehicles with power back door:
Turn off the power back door.
Start washing from the front of the vehicle.
Extend the mirrors before driving.
Brushes used in automatic car
washes may scratch the vehicle sur-
face, parts (wheel, etc.) and harm
your vehicle's paint.
Depending on the automatic car
wash, the rear spoiler may become
caught, preventing it from being
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washed or causing damage to it.
When the shift position needs to be
held in N, refer to P.148.
Using a high pressure washer to
wash the vehicle
NOTICE
●
When washing the vehicle, do not
spray any of the cameras or their sur-
rounding area directly. The shock from
high pressure water may cause a cam-
era to malfunction.
●
Do not bring the tip of the nozzle close
to connectors or the boots (rubber or
resin cover) of the following parts.
The parts may be damaged if sprayed by
high-pressure water.
• Drivetrain related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
Keep the tip of the nozzle at least 11.9
●
in. (30 cm) away from the vehicle
body. Otherwise resin parts, such as
the moldings, bumpers, etc., may be
deformed and damaged. Also, do not
continuously spray water on the same
place.
●
Do not spray the lower part of the
windshield continuously. If water
enters the air conditioning system
intake located near the lower part of
the windshield, the air conditioning
system may not operate correctly.
●
Do not wash the underside of the vehi-
cle using a high pressure car washer. If
water enters the traction battery, the
EV system may malfunction.
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