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CELICA

Washing and waxing your

Toyota

D High pressure water or steam is effec-

tive for cleaning the vehicle’s underside

and wheel housings. Pay particular

attention to these areas as it is difficult

to see all the mud and dirt. It will do

more harm than good to simply wet the

mud and debris without removing them.

The lower edge of doors, rocker panels

and frame members have drain holes

which should not be allowed to clog

with dirt as trapped water in these

areas can cause corrosion.

Check the interior of your vehicle. Wa-

ter and dirt can accumulate under the

floor mats and could cause corrosion. Oc-

casionally check under the mats to make

sure the area is dry. Be particularly care-

ful when transporting chemicals, cleans-

ers, fertilizers, salt, etc.; these should be

transported in proper containers. If a spill

or leak should occur, immediately clean

and dry the area.

Washing your Toyota

Keep your vehicle clean by regular

washing.

The following cases may cause weakness

to the paint or corrosion to the body and

parts. Wash your vehicle as soon as pos-

sible.

D When driving in a coastal area

D When driving on a road sprinkled with

Use mud shields on your wheels. If you

drive on salted or gravel roads, mud

shields help protect your vehicle. Full−size

shields, which come as near to the ground

as possible, are the best. We recommend

that the fittings and the area where the

shields are installed be treated to resist

corrosion. Your Toyota dealer will be

happy to assist in supplying and installing

the shields if they are recommended for

your area.

antifreeze

D When having stuck of coal tar, tree

sap, bird droppings and carcass of an

insect

D Wash the underside of the vehicle thor-

oughly when winter is over.

See ”Washing and waxing your Toyota” for

more tips.

D When driving in the areas where there

are a lot of smoke, soot, dust, iron

dust and chemical substance

Check the condition of your vehicle’s

paint and trim. If you find any chips or

scratches in the paint, touch them up im-

mediately to prevent corrosion from start-

ing. If the chips or scratches have gone

through the bare metal, have a qualified

body shop make the repair.

D When the vehicle becomes remarkably

dirty with dust and mud

Hand−washing your Toyota

Keep your vehicle in a well ventilated

garage or a roofed place. Do not park

your vehicle in a damp, poorly venti-

lated garage. If you wash your vehicle in

the garage, or if you drive it in covered

with water or snow, your garage may be

so damp it will cause corrosion. Even if

your garage is heated, a wet vehicle can

corrode if the ventilation is poor.

Work in the shade and wait until the

vehicle body is not hot to the touch.

CAUTION

When cleaning under floor or chassis,

be careful not to injure your hands

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Convertible models—For washing instruc-

tions for the convertible top, see ”Convert-

ible top”.

Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soap

or neutral detergent.

Plastic bumpers: Wash carefully. Do not

scrub with abrasive cleaners. The bumper

faces are soft.

1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Re-

move any mud or road salt from the

underside of the vehicle or in the

wheel wells.

Road tar: Remove with turpentine or

cleaners that are marked safe for painted

surfaces.

NOTICE

Do not use gasoline or strong sol-

vents, which may be toxic or cause

damage.

Convertible models: Spray water on the

side windows or top seals from above, at

a 45_ angle to the ground.

3. Rinse

thoroughly—dried

soap

can

cause streaking. In hot weather you

may need to rinse each section right

after you wash it.

NOTICE

4. To prevent water spots, dry the vehicle

using a clean soft cotton towel. Do not

rub or press hard—you might scratch

the paint.

Convertible models:

Do not spray water at side windows

and top seals in a way which may

cause water to enter the vehicle.

2. Wash with

mild car−wash soap,

mixed according to the manufacturer’s

instructions. Use a soft cotton mitt and

keep it wet by dipping it frequently into

the wash water. Do not rub hard—let

the soap and water remove the dirt.

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Automatic car wash

2. Use a good quality polish and wax. If

the finish has become extremely weath-

If further cleaning is required after using

soap and water, a mild foaming cleaner

can be used. First, rinse the top, then use

a mild foaming cleaner on the entire top.

Scrub with a small soft bristle handbrush.

Add water as needed until the cleaner

Coupe and liftback models may be

washed in an automatic car wash, but

remember that the paint can be scratched

by some type of brushes, unfiltered wash-

ing water, or the washing process itself.

Scratching reduces paint durability and

gloss, especially on darker colors. The

manager of the car wash should be able

to advise you whether the process is safe

for the paint on your vehicle.

ered, use

car−cleaning polish, fol-

lowed by a separate wax. Carefully fol-

low the manufacturer’s instructions and

precautions. Be sure to polish and wax

the chrome trim as well as the paint.

gets soapy. Use

cloth or sponge to

remove dirt so it will not be ground into

the top. Be careful to keep any cleaner

from drying on the body paint as it may

cause streaks.

3. Wax the vehicle again when water

does not bead but remains on the sur-

face in large patches.

NOTICE

After the top has been cleaned, rinse ve-

hicle with clean water to remove all traces

of cleaner.

NOTICE

Always remove the plastic bumpers if

your vehicle is re−painted and placed

in a high heat paint waxing booth.

High temperatures could damage the

bumpers.

Convertible models:

After cleaning, always make sure the top

is completely dry before your lowered it.

Lowering the top while wet or damp may

cause interior water damage, water stains

or mildew of the top material.

not

run

convertible models

through automatic car washes or pos-

sible damage to the convertible top

may result.

Convertible top

Waxing your Toyota

Wash using mild soap suds, lukewarm wa-

ter and a sponge.

Polishing and waxing is recommended

to maintain the original beauty of your

Toyota’s finish.

NOTICE

Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaners

or bleaching agents on the top mate-

rial or damage may result.

Once a month or if the vehicle does not

repel water well, apply wax.

1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be-

fore you begin waxing, even if you are

using a combined cleaner and wax.

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