Chemical Paint Spotting

Airborne pollutants can fall upon and attack painted vehicle surfaces causing blotchy, ring-shaped discolorations, and small, irregular dark spots etched into the paint surface.

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    Weatherstrips
    Apply silicone grease on weatherstrips to make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. See Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . ...

    Footnotes — Maintenance Schedule Additional Required Services — Severe
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    Exterior Lamps Off Reminder
    A warning chime sounds if the driver door is opened while the ignition is off and the exterior lamps are on. ...