Cleaning And Protecting The Vehicle Exterior; Automatic Car Washes; High Pressure Car Washes; Wheels And Wheel Ornaments - Toyota VIOS Owner's Manual

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7-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior

Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition:
● 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 deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.

Automatic car washes

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● Fold the mirrors and remove the antenna (pole type) before washing the
vehicle. Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to re-install
the antenna and extend the mirrors before driving.
Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface,
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parts (wheel, etc.) and harm your vehicle's paint.
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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 continu-
ously.
■ Wheels and wheel ornaments (if equipped)
● Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent.
Wash detergent off with water immediately after use.
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● To protect the paint from damage, make sure to observe the following pre-
cautions.
• 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 driv-
ing or parking in hot weather
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