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 thoroughly with water.
Wipe away any water.
Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deterio- rates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehi- cle body is cool.
washes may scratch the vehicle surface and harm your vehicle’s paint.
Rear spoiler may not be washable in some automatic car washes. There may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.
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.
Note for a smart key system (if equipped)
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 correction pro- cedures to wash the vehicle:
Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2
or more separate from the vehicle while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
Set the electronic key to battery- saving mode to disable the smart key system. (P.130)
Aluminum wheels (if equipped)
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 follow- ing precautions.
Do not use acidic, alkaline or
Automatic car washes
Before washing the vehicle:
Fold the mirrors
Turn off the power back door (if equipped)
Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
Brushes used in automatic car
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.
For vehicles with 19-inch matte painted wheels: The wheels are not maintained in the same way as normal aluminum wheels. For details, contact your Toyota
dealer.
When washing the vehicle, use water to wash off dirt. If the vehi- cle is particularly dirty, use a diluted neutral detergent and a sponge or a soft cloth and wash off the dirt by hand.
Wash detergent off with water immediately after use. After using detergent, wash the detergent off with water and wipe the vehicle dry with a soft cloth.
For vehicles with 19-inch matte painted wheels: Make sure to observe the following precautions to prevent damage to the matte paint.
Do not polish or scrub with dry cloths, brushes, etc.
Do not use detergents containing coatings or abrasives.
If using an automatic car wash, make sure it does not include ded- icated wheel brushes.
Do not use high-pressure spray guns or steam cleaners.
Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as after driving or parking in hot weather.
Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
WARNING
When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may cause the electrical com- ponents, etc. to catch fire.
Protecting the vehicle interior
Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces with a cloth damp- ened with lukewarm water.
If dirt cannot be removed, 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 wipe off remaining traces of detergent and water.
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.
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.
Cleaning the synthetic leather areas
Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner.
Wipe off any excess dirt and dust with a soft cloth damp- ened 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 remaining moisture. Allow the leather to dry in a shaded and ventilated area.
Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner.
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 wipe off remaining traces of detergent and water.
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.
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