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scratch and outside temperature.

The restoration time may become

shorter when the coating is

Cleaning and protect-

ing the vehicle exte-

rior

warmed by applying warm water.

●Deep scratches caused by keys,

coins, etc., cannot be restored.

Perform the following to

protect the vehicle and

maintain it in prime condi-

tion:

●Do not use wax that contain abra-

sives.

■Automatic car washes

●Before washing the vehicle:

• Fold the mirrors

• Turn off the power back door (if

equipped)

Cleaning instructions

Start washing from the front of the

vehicle. Make sure to extend the

mirrors before driving.

 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.

●Brushes used in automatic car

washes may scratch the vehicle

surface, parts (wheel, etc.) and

harm your vehicle’s paint.

 Wash the vehicle body using

a sponge or soft cloth, such

as a chamois.

●Rear spoiler may not be washable

in some automatic car washes.

There may also be an increased

risk of damage to vehicle.

 For hard-to-remove marks,

use car wash soap and rinse

thoroughly with water.

●When the shift position needs to

be held in N, refer to P.239.

■High pressure car washes

As water may enter the cabin, do

not bring the nozzle tip near the

gaps around the doors or perimeter

of the windows, or spray these

areas continuously.

 Wipe away any water.

 Wax the vehicle when the

waterproof coating deterio-

rates.

■Note for a smart key system

If water does not bead on a clean

surface, apply wax when the vehi-

cle body is cool.

●If the door handle becomes wet

while the electronic key is within

the effective range, the door may

lock and unlock repeatedly. In that

case, follow the following correc-

tion procedures to wash the vehi-

cle:

• 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 stolen.)

■Self-restoring coat

The vehicle body has a self-restor-

ing coating that is resistant to small

surface scratches caused in a car

wash, etc.

●The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years

from when the vehicle is delivered

from the plant.

• Set the electronic key to battery-

saving mode to disable the smart

key system. (P.188)

●The restoration time differs

depending on the depth of the

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●If the electronic key is inside the

vehicle and a door handle

approximately 5% solution of neu-

tral detergent and water to clean

the dirt off.

becomes wet during a car wash, a

buzzer may sound outside the

vehicle and “Key Detected In

Vehicle” may be shown on the

multi-information display. To turn

off the alarm, lock all the doors.

●Wipe the surface with a dry, soft

cloth to remove any remaining

moisture.

●To remove oily deposits, use alco-

hol wet wipes or a similar product.

■Wheels and wheel ornaments

●Remove any dirt immediately by

using a neutral detergent.

WARNING

■When washing the vehicle

●Wash detergent off with water

immediately after use.

Do not apply water to the inside of

the motor compartment. Doing so

may cause the electrical compo-

nents, etc. to catch fire.

●To protect the paint from damage,

make sure to observe the follow-

ing precautions.

• 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

■When cleaning the windshield

(vehicles with rain-sensing

windshield wipers)

Set the wiper switch to off.

If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”,

the wipers may operate unexpect-

edly in the following situations,

and may result in hands being

caught or other serious injuries

and cause damage to the wiper

blades.

■Painted brake calipers (if

equipped)

●When using detergent, use neu-

tral 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.

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●Wash detergent off immediately

after use.

■Brake pads and calipers

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.

Off

“AUTO”

●When the upper part of the

windshield where the raindrop

sensor is located is touched by

hand

■Bumpers

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

■Plated portions

●When a wet rag or similar is

held close to the raindrop sen-

sor

If dirt cannot be removed, clean the

parts as follows:

●Use a soft cloth dampened with an

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WARNING

●If the paint is chipped or

scratched, have it repaired

immediately.

●If something bumps against the

windshield

●To prevent the wheels from cor-

roding, remove any dirt and

store in a place with low humid-

ity when storing the wheels.

●If you directly touch the raindrop

sensor body or if something

bumps into the raindrop sensor

■Precaution regarding the rear

■Cleaning the exterior lights

bumper

●Wash carefully. Do not use

organic substances or scrub

with a hard brush.

This may damage the surfaces

of the lights.

If the paint of the rear bumper is

chipped or scratched, the system

may malfunction. If this occurs,

consult your Toyota dealer.

●Toyota Safety Sense 3.0

●Do not apply wax to the sur-

faces of the lights.

●BSM (if equipped)

Wax may cause damage to the

lenses.

●RCTA (if equipped)

●PKSB (if equipped)

■When using an automatic car

wash (vehicles with rain-

sensing windshield wipers)

NOTICE

Set the wiper switch to off posi-

tion.

If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”,

the wipers may operate and the

wiper blades may be damaged.

■To prevent paint deteriora-

tion and corrosion on the

body and components (alumi-

num wheels, etc.)

■When using a high pressure

car wash

●Wash the vehicle immediately in

the following cases:

●When washing the vehicle, do

not spray the camera or its sur-

rounding area directly with a

high pressure washer. Shock

applied from high pressure

water may cause the device to

not operate normally.

• After driving near the sea coast

• After driving on salted roads

• If coal tar or tree sap is present

on the paint surface

• If dead insects, insect droppings

or bird droppings are present on

the paint surface

●Do not spray water directly on

the radar which is equipped

behind the radar sensor cover.

Otherwise it may cause the

device to be damaged.

• After driving in an area contami-

nated with soot, oily smoke,

mine dust, iron powder or chem-

ical substances

●Do not bring the nozzle tip close

to boots (rubber or resin manu-

factured cover), or connectors

or the following parts.

• If the vehicle becomes heavily

soiled with dust or mud

The parts may be damaged if

they come into contact with

high-pressure water.

• If liquids such as benzene and

gasoline are spilled on the paint

surface

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Cleaning and protect-

ing the vehicle interior

NOTICE

• Traction related parts

• Steering parts

• Suspension parts

• Brake parts

Perform cleaning in a man-

ner appropriate to each

component and its material.

●Keep the cleaning nozzle at

least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from

the vehicle body. Otherwise

resin section, such as moldings

and bumpers, may be deformed

and damaged. Also, do not con-

tinuously hold the nozzle in the

same place.

Protecting the vehicle

interior

 Remove dirt and dust using a

vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty

surfaces with a cloth damp-

ened with lukewarm water.

●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.

 If dirt cannot be removed,

wipe it off with a soft cloth

dampened with neutral deter-

gent diluted to approximately

1%.

●Do not wash the underside of

the vehicle using a high pres-

sure car washer. If water enters

the traction battery, the EV sys-

tem may malfunction.

Wring out any excess water

from the cloth and thoroughly

wipe off remaining traces of

detergent and water.

●Do not use the washer on the

area around the charging port

lid. Water could get into the

charging inlet and could dam-

age the vehicle.

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■Shampooing the carpets

There are several commercial foam-

ing-type cleaners available. Use a

sponge or brush to apply the foam.

Rub in overlapping circles. Do not

use water. Wipe dirty surfaces and

let them dry. Excellent results are

obtained by keeping the carpet as

dry as possible.

■Cleaning aluminum parts

When cleaning the hood, do not

push hard or put weight on it.

The aluminum part may be

dented.

■Handling the 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.

■Front side windows with IR pro-

tective coating

The front side windows have IR pro-

tective coating. To prevent any dam-

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age to the IR protective coating,

observe the following:

NOTICE

■Cleaning detergents

●If the windows are dirty, gently

wipe them with a cloth soaked in

water or lukewarm water as soon

as possible.

●Do not use the following types

of detergent, as they may dis-

color the vehicle interior or

cause streaks or damage to

painted surfaces:

●If the windows are very dirty, do

not open and close them repeat-

edly.

• Non-seat portions: Organic sub-

stances such as benzene or

gasoline, alkaline or acidic solu-

tions, dye, and bleach

WARNING

■Water in the vehicle

• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solu-

tions, such as thinner, benzene,

and alcohol

●Do not splash or spill liquid in

the vehicle.

Doing so may cause the electri-

cal components, etc., to mal-

function or catch fire.

●Do not use a polish wax or pol-

ish cleaner. The instrument

panel’s or other interior part’s

painted surface may be dam-

aged.

●Do not get any of the SRS com-

ponents or wiring in the vehicle

interior wet.

(P.35)

■Water on the floor

An electrical malfunction may

cause the airbags to deploy or

not function properly, resulting

in death or serious injury.

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 such as the

audio system above or under the

floor of the vehicle. Water may

also cause the body to rust.

●Vehicles with wireless charger:

Do not let the wireless charger

(P.430) get wet. Failure to do

so may cause the charger to

become hot and cause burns or

could cause electric shock

resulting in death or serious

injury.

■When cleaning the inside of

the windshield

Do not allow glass cleaner to con-

tact the lens. Also, do not touch

the lens. (P.259)

■Cleaning the interior (espe-

cially instrument panel)

Do not use a 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.

■Cleaning the inside of the rear

window

●Do not use a 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 win-

dow in strokes running parallel

to the heater wires.

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wipe off all remaining traces

of detergent.

NOTICE

●Be careful not to scratch or

damage the heater wires.

 Wipe the surface with a dry,

soft cloth to remove any

remaining moisture. Allow the

leather to dry in a shaded and

ventilated area.

■Cleaning the front side win-

dows

Do not use any compound or

abrasive product (e.g., glass

cleaner, detergent, wax) to clean

the windows. It may damage the

coating.

■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.

Cleaning the areas with

satin-finish metal accents

NOTICE

 Remove dirt using a water

dampened soft cloth or syn-

thetic chamois.

■Preventing damage to leather

surfaces

Observe the following precautions

to avoid damage to and deteriora-

tion of leather surfaces:

 Wipe the surface with a dry

soft cloth to remove any

remaining moisture.

●Remove any dust or dirt from

leather surfaces immediately.

■Cleaning the areas with satin-

finish metal accents

●Do not expose the vehicle to

direct sunlight for extended peri-

ods of time. Park the vehicle in

the shade, especially during

summer.

The metal areas use a layer of real

metal for the surface. It is necessary

to clean them regularly. If dirty areas

are left uncleaned for long periods

of time, they may be difficult to

clean.

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●Do not place items made of

vinyl, plastic, or containing wax

on the upholstery, as they may

stick to the leather surface if the

vehicle interior heats up signifi-

cantly.

Cleaning the leather areas

 Remove dirt and dust using a

vacuum cleaner.

Cleaning the synthetic

leather areas

 Wipe off any excess dirt and

dust with a soft cloth damp-

ened with diluted detergent.

 Remove dirt and dust using a

vacuum cleaner.

Use a diluted water solution of

approximately 5% neutral wool

detergent.

 Wipe it off with a soft cloth

dampened with neutral deter-

gent diluted to approximately

1%.

 Wring out any excess water

from the cloth and thoroughly

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 Wring out any excess water

from the cloth and thoroughly

wipe off remaining traces of

detergent and water.

Cleaning fabric portions

 To remove dust from the fab-

ric, use a vacuum cleaner or

adhesive tape.

However, please remove the dust

near the passenger airbag orna-

ment by hand.

 Use a cloth dampened with

water to gently wipe the fabric

clean.

Do not use detergents to clean

the fabric.

 Vehicles with radiant heaters:

Do not hard scrub on the fab-

ric portion of the radiant heat-

ers (→P.413).

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