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4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior

Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime

condition.

● Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle

body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any

dirt and dust.

● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a

chamois.

● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-

oughly with water.

● Wipe away any water.

● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.

If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle

body is cool.

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■Automatic car washes

●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front

of the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.

●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface

and harm your vehicle’s paint.

■High pressure car washes

●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity

of the windows.

●Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle

is closed properly.

■Aluminum wheels

●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent.

●Wash detergent off with water immediately after use.

●To protect the paint from damage, make sure to observe the following

precautions.

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• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent

• Do not use hard brushes

• Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as after

driving or parking in hot weather

■Brake (vehicles with brembo brake)

●Painted brake calipers

• When using detergent, use neutral detergent. Do not use hard brushes

or abrasive cleaners, as they will damage the paint.

• Do not use detergent on the brake calipers when they are hot.

• Wash detergent off immediately after use.

●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.

■Parts containing resin such as the bumper

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

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WARNING

■When washing the vehicle

Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may

cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.

■Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes

Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers to

become quite hot.

When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes and diffusers

until they have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes and rear

bumper diffusers can cause burns.

NOTICE

■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-

nents (aluminum wheels etc.)

●Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:

• After driving near the sea coast

• After driving on salted roads

• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface

• If you see dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings on the paint

• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,

iron powder or chemical substances

• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud

• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface

●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.

●To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place

with low humidity when storing the wheels.

■Protective film for side sill plates

Make sure to remove the protective film. Failure to do so may cause rust,

depending on conditions.

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NOTICE

■Cleaning the exterior lights

●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.

This may damage the surfaces of the lights.

●Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.

Wax may cause damage to the lenses.

■To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms

When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side

wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning

the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger side first.

■When using a high pressure car wash

Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured

cover), connectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if they

come into contact with high-pressure water.

• Traction related parts

• Steering parts

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• Suspension parts

• Brake parts

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4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior

The following procedures will help protect your vehicle's interior and

keep it in top condition:

■ Protecting the vehicle interior

● Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty sur-

faces with a cloth dampened with lukewarm water.

● If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off with a soft cloth damp-

ened with neural detergent diluted to approximately 1%.

Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly

wipe off remaining traces of detergent and water.

■ Cleaning the leather areas

● Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner.

● Wipe any excess dirt and dust with a soft cloth dampened with

diluted detergent.

Use a diluted water solution of approximately 5% neutral wool

detergent.

● Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly

wipe off all remaining traces of detergent.

● Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove any remain-

ing moisture. Allow the leather to dry in a shaded ventilated

area.

■ Cleaning the synthetic leather areas

● Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner.

● Wipe it off with a soft cloth dampened with neutral detergent

diluted to approximately 1%.

● Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly

wipe off remaining traces of detergent and water.

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■Caring for leather areas

Toyota recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year

to maintain the quality of the vehicle’s interior.

■Shampooing the carpets

There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a

sponge or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not apply

water. Excellent results are obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as possi-

ble.

■Seat belts

Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also

check the belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.

WARNING

■Water in the vehicle

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●Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle.

Doing so may cause electrical components etc. to malfunction or catch

fire.

●Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.

(P. 94)

Electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function

properly, resulting in death or severe injury.

■Cleaning the interior (especially instrument panel)

Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect off

the windshield, obstructing the driver's view and leading to an accident,

resulting in death or serious injury.

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NOTICE

■Cleaning detergents

●Do not use organic substances such as benzene or gasoline, acidic or

alkaline solutions, dye, bleach or other detergent. Doing so may discolor

the vehicle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces.

●Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel's or other

interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.

●Do not use a chemical agent containing silicone (highly-polymerized sili-

con compound) when cleaning any of the electrical appliances such as the

air conditioning, all switches and their surrounding areas.

If silicon (highly-polymerized silicon compound) contacts these compo-

nents, it may cause the electrical appliances to malfunction.

■Preventing damage to leather surfaces

Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of

leather surfaces.

●Remove any dust, dirt, sand, oil spots etc. on leather surfaces immedi-

ately.

●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time.

Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.

●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or that contain wax on the uphol-

stery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats

up significantly.

■Water on the floor

Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.

Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes

into contact with electrical components under the floor of the vehicle, and

may also cause the body to rust.

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NOTICE

■Cleaning the inside of the rear window

●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.

●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause

damage to the rear window defogger heater wires. Use a cloth dampened

with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in

strokes running parallel to the heater wires.

■When cleaning the instrument panel

When small grains of sand and so forth have gotten into instrument panel’s

surface and cannot be wiped away using a cloth, use a clay bar without add-

ing water. Forcibly trying to wipe the surface clean with a brush or sponge

may scratch the surface or fragments of the cloth may be left in the surface.

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Cleaning and protecting the Alcantara area

The following procedures will protect and keep your vehicle’s

Alcantara^®upholstery in top condition:

■ Day-to-day cleaning

Perform the following procedures regularly (approximately once

a month).

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STEP

1

Wipe the entire Alcantara area with a soft cloth that has

been dampened with lukewarm water (approximately 104F

[40C]) and squeezed out.

Do not wipe too hard. Doing so may make the Alcantara^®uphol-

stery surface become uneven. Also, only use a clean cloth.

STEP

2

Once dry, brush the area with a soft brush.

■ Liquid stains

● If liquid is spilled, lightly pat the area with a tissue paper or

similar to soak up the liquid.

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● When mud, coffee, etc., has dried on the Alcantara uphol-

stery, remove it by lightly brushing the area with a soft brush

or similar.

We recommend using a vacuum cleaner to clean up the area after

the above has been performed.

When a stain cannot be removed using the above procedures,

remove it by performing the following:

STEP

1

Lightly wipe the stained area from the outside to the inside

from multiple angles with a soft cloth that has been damp-

ened with lukewarm water (approximately 104F [40C])

and squeezed out.

Do not wipe the area so strongly that it causes the Alcantara^®

upholstery surface to become uneven. Also, prepare a clean

cloth, and always use a clean area of the cloth.

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STEP

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If the Alcantara upholstery surface becomes uneven,

lightly brush it with a soft brush.

Allow the surface to dry completely.

■ Oil stains

You will need the following items:

● A cloth that has been dampened with benzene

● A dry cloth

STEP

1

Using a dry cloth or tissue paper, wipe away as much of the

oil as possible to prevent the stained area from expanding.

STEP

2

After patting the area from the outside to the inside from

multiple angles using the cloth dampened with benzene,

soak up the oil and benzene that floats up by patting the

area with a dry cloth.

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STEP

3

If the Alcantara upholstery surface becomes uneven,

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lightly brush it with a soft brush.

■When removing dirt or dust from the Alcantara^®areas

Remove dirt or dust from the Alcantara^®areas by lighting brushing with a

soft brush. If this does not remove the dirt or dust, remove it using adhesive

tape.

NOTICE

■When soaking up spilled liquids

Do not press down too firmly with the cloth, tissue paper etc., as doing so

may cause the liquid to further penetrate the material, making soaking up

the liquid more difficult.

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