Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condition:
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.
Automatic car washes
Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
High pressure car washes
When using a car wash (vehicles with a smart key system)
Aluminum wheels
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
Bumpers and side moldings
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 components etc. to catch fire. When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wiper)
Set the wiper switch to off. If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate unexpectedly in the following situations, and may result in hands being caught or other serious injuries and cause damage to the wiper blades.
Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot. When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has cooled sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns. Precaution regarding the Blind Spot Monitor If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may malfunction. If this occurs, consult your Toyota dealer. |
NOTICE To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (aluminum wheels etc.)
Cleaning the exterior lights
When using an automatic car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers) Set the wiper switch to the off position. If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be damaged. 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.
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Freeze frame data
1. FREEZE FRAME DATA
(a) The vehicle (sensor) status, stored during ABS and/
or VSC operation or at the time of an error code
detection, can be displayed by the intelligent tester.
(b) Only one record of freeze frame data is stored and
the freeze frame data generated during ABS and/or
VSC op ...
Grocery bag hooks
The hooks are designed to hang things like a grocery bag.
Type A (front seatback)
(if equipped)
Type B (third seatback)
Type C (luggage compartment)
Type D (luggage compartment)
Pull the hook up.
WARNING
Type C: When not in use, keep the grocery ...
Air Intake Control Circuit
DESCRIPTION
The air cleaner is equipped with two inlets, one of which is opened or closed
by the Air Intake Control
Valve (AICV). This system reduces intake noise and increases engine power at
low-to-high engine speed
range.
When the engine is operating in the low-to-mid speed range, this ...