High Strength Steel (HSS)
High strength steel is used for body panels in order to reduce vehicle weight.
Accordingly, precautions in repairing automotive bodies made of high strength steel are described below:
Read the following precautions when repairing HSS:
When heating is unavoidable, do not heat HSS parts above 550C (1,022F).
Verify heating temperature with a thermometer.
(Crayon-type and other similar type thermometer are appropriate.)
Instead, use a saw to avoid weakening surrounding areas due to heat. If gas (torch) cutting is unavoidable, allow a minimum margin of 50 mm (1.97 in).
If spot welding is impossible, use MIG. welding. Do not use gas (torch) for welding because it is inferior in welding strength.
Therefore, when cutting spot welds on a HSS panel, use a low speed high torque drill (1,000 to 1,200 rpm) to increase drill bit durability and facilitate the operation.
Always note the following when spot welding HSS:
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 h ...
RearView Monitor (if so equipped)
1. CAMERA button
WARNING
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions
for proper use of the Rear-
View Monitor system could result in serious
injury or death.
RearView Monitor is a convenience feature
and is not a substitute for proper
backing. Always turn and look out the
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Microphone signal circuit
Description
Voice signals are transmitted from the microphone to the Bluetooth control
unit using the microphone signal
circuits.
Diagnosis Procedure
1.CHECK HARNESS BETWEEN BLUETOOTH CONTROL UNIT AND MICROPHONE
Turn ignition switch OFF.
Disconnect Bluetooth control unit connector a ...