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Steam blaster and

high-pressure washer

Vehicle features and

options

Safety information

This chapter describes all stan-

dard, country-specific and

NOTICE

When cleaning with high-pressure

washers, components can be

damaged due to the pressure or

temperatures being too high.

There is a risk of damage to prop-

erty. Maintain sufficient distance

and do not spray too long continu-

ously. Follow the operating

instructions for the high-pressure

washer.

optional features offered with

the series. It also describes fea-

tures and functions that are not

necessarily available in your

vehicle, e.g., due to the selected

options or country versions. This

also applies to safety-related

functions and systems. When

using these functions and sys-

tems, the applicable laws and

regulations must be observed.

Distances and temperature

 Maximum temperature: 140

°F/60 °C.

Washing the vehicle

General information

 Minimum distance from sen-

sors, cameras, seals: 12 in/30

cm.

Regularly remove foreign

objects such as leaves in the

area below the windshield when

the hood is raised.

Automatic vehicle washes

Safety information

Wash your vehicle frequently,

particularly in winter. Intense

soiling and road salt can dam-

age the vehicle.

NOTICE

Water can penetrate in the wind-

shield area due to high-pressure

washers. There is a risk of dam-

age to property. Avoid high-pres-

sure washers.

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To roll or push the vehicle, refer

to page 125.

NOTICE

Improper use of automatic vehicle

washes can cause damage to the

vehicle. There is a risk of damage

to property. Follow the following

instructions:

Some vehicle washes do not

permit persons in the vehicle.

The vehicle cannot be locked

from the outside when in selec-

tor lever position N. A signal

sounds when an attempt is

made to lock the vehicle.

●Give preference to cloth vehicle

washes or those that use soft

brushes in order to avoid paint

damage.

●Avoid vehicle washes with

guide rails higher than 4 in/10

cm to avoid damage to the

chassis.

Driving out of a vehicle wash

Make sure that the remote con-

trol is in the vehicle.

●Observe the tire width of the

guide rail to avoid damage to

tires and rims.

Switch on drive-ready state,

refer to page 41.

●Fold in exterior mirrors to avoid

damage to the exterior mirrors.

●Deactivate the wiper and, if nec-

essary, rain sensor to avoid

damage to the wiper system.

Headlights

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Do not rub wet headlights dry

and do not use abrasive or

acidic cleaning agents.

●Do not treat the convertible top

with wax. Ensure that a cycle

without wax or a special cycle

for convertibles is available to

avoid damage to the convertible

top.

Soak areas that have been dirt-

ied, for instance from insects,

with shampoo and wash off with

water.

Driving into a vehicle wash

■ Safety information

NOTICE

Thaw ice with de-icing spray; do

not use an ice scraper.

After washing the vehicle

Selector lever position P is auto-

matically engaged when standby

state is switched off. There is a

risk of damage to property. Do not

switch standby state off in vehicle

washes.

After washing the vehicle, apply

the brakes briefly to dry them;

otherwise, braking action can be

reduced. The heat generated

during braking dries brake discs

and brake pads and protects

them against corrosion.

■ General information

In a vehicle wash, the vehicle

must be able to roll freely.

Completely remove all residues

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on the windows, to minimize

loss of visibility due to smearing

and to reduce wiper noises and

wiper blade wear.

Matte finish

Perform the following to protect

the vehicle.

 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.

Vehicle care

Vehicle care products

 Wash the vehicle body using

a sponge or soft cloth, such

as a chamois.

Safety information

WARNING

 For hard-to-remove marks,

use a neutral detergent and

rinse thoroughly with water.

Cleansers can contain sub-

stances that are dangerous and

harmful to your health. There is a

risk of injury. When cleaning the

interior, open the doors or win-

dows. Only use products intended

for cleaning vehicles. Follow the

instructions on the container.

 Wipe away any water.

 Never use wax or abrasive

compounds.

Vehicle paint

Safety information

WARNING

General information

Improperly performed work on the

vehicle paint can lead to a failure

or malfunction of the radar sen-

sors and thereby result in a safety

risk. There is a risk of accidents or

risk of damage to property. Have

paintwork or paintwork repairs on

bumpers of vehicles with radar

sensors performed by your Toyota

dealer only.

Regular care contributes to driv-

ing safety and value retention.

Environmental influences in

areas with elevated air pollution

or natural contaminants, such as

tree resin or pollen can affect

the vehicle's paintwork. Tailor

the frequency and extent of your

vehicle care to these influences.

NOTICE

Aggressive substances such as

spilled fuel, oil, grease or bird

droppings, must be removed

immediately to prevent the finish

from being altered or discolored.

■To prevent paint deteriora-

tion and corrosion on the

body and components (alumi-

num wheels etc.)

Observe the following precau-

tions:

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Leather care

NOTICE

●Wash the vehicle immediately in

Remove dust from the leather

regularly, using a cloth or vac-

uum cleaner.

the following cases:

• After driving near the sea coast

• After driving on salted roads

Otherwise, particles of dust and

road grime chafe in pores and

folds, and lead to increased

wear and premature degrada-

tion of the leather surface.

• 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

To guard against discoloration,

such as from clothing, clean

leather and provide leather care

roughly every two months.

• After driving in an area contami-

nated with soot, oily smoke,

mine dust, iron powder or chem-

ical substances

• If the vehicle becomes heavily

soiled with dust or mud

Clean light-colored leather more

frequently because soiling on

such surfaces is substantially

more visible.

• If liquids such as benzene and

gasoline are spilled on the paint

surface

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Use leather care products; oth-

erwise, dirt and grease will grad-

ually break down the protective

layer of the leather surface.

●If the paint is chipped or

scratched, have it repaired

immediately.

●To prevent the wheels from cor-

roding, remove any dirt and

store in a place with low humid-

ity when storing the wheels.

Upholstery material care

For the matte finish, pay attention

to the following as well:

General information

●If anything is spilled on a

painted surface, wipe it off as

soon as possible. If spilled

washer fluid or alkaline fluids

are left as is, the paint in the

affected area may deteriorate,

causing blemishing.

Vacuum the upholstery regularly

with a vacuum cleaner.

If upholstery is very dirty, for

instance with beverage stains,

use a soft sponge or microfiber

cloth with a suitable interior

cleaner.

●Do not wax or apply coating to

the vehicle. Doing so may

cause a change in the body sur-

face's texture or irregularities in

the paint.

Clean the upholstery down to

the seams using large sweeping

motions. Avoid rubbing the

material vigorously.

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have been exposed to road salt.

Safety information

Rubber components

NOTICE

Open hook-and-loop fasteners on

articles of clothing can damage

the seat covers. There is a risk of

damage to property. Ensure that

any hook-and-loop fasteners are

closed.

Environmental influences can

cause surface soiling of rubber

parts and a loss of gloss. Use

only water and suitable cleaning

agents for cleaning.

Treat especially worn rubber

parts with rubber care agents at

regular intervals. When cleaning

rubber seals, do not use any sili-

con-containing vehicle care

products in order to avoid dam-

age or noises.

Caring for special compo-

nents

Light-alloy wheels

When cleaning the vehicle, use

only neutral wheel cleaners hav-

ing a pH value from 5 to 9. Do

not use abrasive cleaning

Plastic components

agents or steam jets above 140

°F/60 °C. Follow the manufac-

turer's instructions.

NOTICE

Cleansers that contain alcohol or

solvents, such as lacquer thin-

ners, heavy-duty grease remov-

ers, fuel, or such, can damage

plastic parts. There is a risk of

damage to property. Clean with a

microfiber cloth. Dampen cloth

lightly with water.

Aggressive, acidic or alkaline

cleaning agents can destroy the

protective layer of adjacent

components, such as the brake

disc.

After cleaning, apply the brakes

briefly to dry them. The heat

generated during braking dries

brake discs and brake pads and

protects them against corrosion.

Clean with a microfiber cloth.

Dampen cloth lightly with water.

Do not soak the roofliner.

Chrome surfaces

Carefully clean components

such as the radiator grille or

door handles with plenty of

water, possibly with shampoo

added, particularly when they

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clean with a microfiber cloth and

water or a textile cleaner. To

prevent matting of the carpet,

rub back and forth in the direc-

tion of travel only.

Safety belts

WARNING

Chemical cleansers can destroy

the safety belt webbing. Missing

protective effect of the safety

belts. There is a risk of injuries or

danger to life. Use only a mild

soapy solution for cleaning the

safety belts.

Sensors and camera lenses

To clean sensors and camera

lenses, use a cloth moistened

with a small amount of glass

detergent.

Dirty belt straps impede the reel-

ing action and thus have a neg-

ative impact on safety.

Use only a mild soapy solution

for cleaning the installed belt

straps.

Displays, screens, and pro-

tective glass of the Head-up

Display

Safety belts should only be

allowed to retract if they are dry.

NOTICE

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Chemical cleansers, moisture or

fluids of any kind can damage the

surface of displays and screens.

There is a risk of damage to prop-

erty. Clean with a clean, antistatic

microfiber cloth.

Carpets and floor mats

WARNING

Objects in the driver's floor area

can limit the pedal distance or

block a depressed pedal. There is

a risk of an accident. Stow objects

in the vehicle such that they are

secured and cannot enter into the

driver's floor area. Use floor mats

that are suitable for the vehicle

and can be safely attached to the

floor. Do not use loose floor mats

and do not layer several floor

mats. Make sure that there is suf-

ficient clearance for the pedals.

Ensure that the floor mats are

securely fastened again after they

were removed, for instance for

cleaning.

NOTICE

The surface of displays can be

damaged with improper cleaning.

There is a risk of damage to prop-

erty. Avoid pressure that is too

high and do not use any scratch-

ing materials.

Clean with a clean, antistatic

microfiber cloth.

Clean the protective glass of the

Head-up Display, refer to page

148, using a microfiber cloth and

commercially available

The floor mats can be removed

from the car's interior for clean-

ing.

dish-washing soap.

If the floor carpets are very dirty,

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Long-term vehicle storage

When the vehicle is shut down

for longer than three months,

special measures must be

taken. Further information is

available from your Toyota

dealer.

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