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SECTION 5
CORROSION PREVENTION AND
APPEARANCE CARE
Corrosion prevention and appearance care
Protecting your Toyota from corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 333
Washing and waxing your Toyota . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 334
Cleaning the interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 336
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Protecting your Toyota from
corrosion
Toyota, through the diligent research, de- D Wetness or dampness to certain parts D High pressure water or steam is effec-
sign and use of the most advanced of your vehicle for an extended period tive for cleaning the vehicle's underside
technology available, helps prevent corro- of time, may cause corrosion even and wheel housings. Pay particular
sion and provides you with the finest qual- though other parts of the vehicle may attention to these areas as it is difficult
ity vehicle construction. Now, it is up to be dry. to see all the mud and dirt. It will do
you. Proper care of your Toyota can help D High ambient temperatures can cause more harm than good to simply wet the
ensure long-term corrosion prevention. corrosion to those components of the mud and debris without removing. The
The most common causes of corrosion vehicle which do not dry quickly due to lower edge of doors, rocker panels and
to your vehicle are: lack of proper ventilation. frame members have drain holes which
should not be allowed to clog with dirt
D The accumulation of road salt, dirt and The above signifies the necessity to keep as trapped water in these areas can
moisture in hard-to-reach areas under your vehicle, particularly the underside, as cause corrosion.
the vehicle. clean as possible and to repair any dam-
D Wash the underside of the vehicle thor-
D Chipping of paint, or undercoating age to paint or protective coatings as
oughly when winter is over.
caused by minor accidents or by soon as possible.
stones and gravel. To help prevent corrosion on your See "Washing and waxing your Toyota" on
Toyota, follow these guidelines: page 334 for more tips.
Care is especially important if you live
in particular areas or operate your ve- Wash your vehicle frequently. It is, of Check the condition of your vehicle's
hicle under certain environmental condi- course, necessary to keep your vehicle paint and trim. If you find any chips or
tions: clean by regular washing, but to prevent scratches in the paint, touch them up im-
mediately to prevent corrosion from start-
D Road salt or dust control chemicals will corrosion, the following points should be
ing. If the chips or scratches have gone
accelerate corrosion, as will the pres- observed:
through the bare metal, have a qualified
ence of salt in the air near the sea- D If you drive on salted roads in the body shop make the repair.
coast or in areas of industrial pollution. winter or if you live near the ocean,
D High humidity accelerates corrosion es- you should hose off the undercarriage
pecially when temperatures range just at least once a month to minimize cor-
above the freezing point. rosion.
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Washing and waxing your
Toyota
Check the interior of your vehicle. Wa- Your Toyota is a hybrid vehicle. Pay D When driving in areas where there is
ter and dirt can accumulate under the particular attention when washing your a lot of smoke, soot, dust, iron dust or
floor mats and could cause corrosion. Oc- Toyota. chemical substances
casionally check under the mats to make D When the vehicle becomes remarkably
sure the area is dry. Be particularly care- NOTICE
dirty with dust and mud
ful when transporting chemicals, cleans-
Before washing your Toyota, be sure Hand-washing your Toyota
ers, fertilizers, salt, etc.; these should be
to observe the following in order to
transported in proper containers. If a spill Work in the shade and wait until the
avoid the risk of damage to your ve-
or leak should occur, immediately clean vehicle body is not warm to the touch.
hicle.
and dry the area.
Do not splash water on the electric CAUTION
Use mud shields on your wheels. If you
components in the engine compart-
drive on salted or gravel roads, mud
shields help protect your vehicle. Full-size
ment. This may cause malfunction of D When cleaning under floor or chas-
the electric components. sis, be careful not to injure your
shields, which come as near to the ground
as possible, are the best. We recommend hands.
that the fittings and the area where the Washing your Toyota D Exhaust gases cause the exhaust
shields are installed be treated to resist Keep your vehicle clean by regular pipe to become quite hot. When
corrosion. Your Toyota dealer will be washing. washing the vehicle, be careful not
happy to assist in supplying and installing to touch the pipe until it has cooled
The following cases may cause weakness
the shields if they are recommended for sufficiently, as touching a hot ex-
to the paint or corrosion to the body and
your area. haust pipe can cause burns.
parts. Wash your vehicle as soon as pos-
Keep your vehicle in a well ventilated sible.
garage or a roofed place. Do not park
D When driving in a coastal area 1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Re-
your vehicle in a damp, poorly venti- move any mud or road salt from the
lated garage. If you wash your vehicle in D When driving on a road sprinkled with underside of the vehicle or the wheel
the garage, or if you drive it covered with antifreeze wells.
water or snow, your garage may be so D When exposed to coal tar, tree sap,
damp as to cause corrosion. Even if your bird droppings and carcass of an insect
garage is heated, a wet vehicle can cor-
rode if the ventilation is poor.
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2. Wash with a mild car-wash soap, Road tar: Remove with turpentine or Automatic car wash
mixed according to the manufacturer's cleaners that are marked safe for painted Your vehicle may be washed in an auto-
instructions. Use a soft cotton mitt and surfaces. matic car wash, but remember that the
keep it wet by dipping it frequently into 3. Rinse thoroughly--dried soap can paint can be scratched by some types of
the wash water. Do not rub hard--let cause streaking. In hot weather you brushes, unfiltered washing water, or the
the soap and water remove the dirt. may need to rinse each section right washing process itself. Scratching reduces
Fuel filler door: Do not apply water (high- after you wash it. paint durability and gloss, especially on
pressure car wash, for example) at or 4. To prevent water spots, dry the vehicle darker colors. The manager of the car
near the fuel tank inlet with the fuel filler using a clean soft cotton towel. Do not wash should be able to advise you wheth-
door opened. If the water enters the air rub or press hard--you might scratch er the process is safe for the paint on
vent, you may experience trouble with re- the paint. your vehicle.
fueling or rough engine idling. Waxing your Toyota
Plastic wheel ornaments: The plastic NOTICE
Polishing and waxing is recommended
wheel ornaments are damaged easily by to maintain the original beauty of your
z Do not use organic substances
organic substances. If any organic sub- Toyota's finish.
(gasoline, kerosene, benzine or
stances splash an ornament, be sure to
strong solvents), which may be tox- Apply wax once a month or if the vehicle
wash them off with water and check if the
ic or cause damage. surface does not repel water well.
ornament is damaged.
z Do not scrub any part of the ve- 1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be-
Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soap
hicle with a hard brush, which may fore you begin waxing, even if you are
or neutral detergent.
cause damage. using a combined cleaner and wax.
Plastic bumpers: Wash carefully. Do not
scrub with abrasive cleaners. The bumper 2. Use a good quality polish and wax. If
faces are soft. the finish has become extremely weath-
ered, use a car-cleaning polish, fol-
Exterior lights: Wash carefully. Do not use lowed by a separate wax. Carefully fol-
organic substances or scrub them with a low the manufacturer's instructions and
hard brush. This may damage the sur- precautions. Be sure to polish and wax
faces of the lights. the chrome trim as well as the paint.
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Cleaning the interior
Windshield washer nozzles: Make sure Vinyl interior
that the nozzles do not become blocked CAUTION
The vinyl upholstery may be easily
when waxing. If a nozzle becomes cleaned with a mild soap or detergent
blocked, contact your Toyota dealer to D Be careful not to splash water or
and water.
have the vehicle serviced. spill liquid on the floor. This may
prevent the side airbags from acti- First vacuum over the upholstery to re-
NOTICE vating correctly, resulting in serious move loose dirt. Then, using a sponge or
injury. soft cloth, apply the soap solution to the
If a nozzle becomes blocked, do not vinyl. After allowing it to soak in for a few
try to clear it with a pin or other
D Do not wash the vehicle interior or
trunk with water. The hybrid battery minutes to loosen the dirt, remove the dirt
object. The nozzle will be damaged. and wipe off the soap with a clean damp
is located behind the rear seat and
cloth. If all the dirt do not come off, re-
allowing water to come into contact
Exterior lights: Do not apply wax on the with the battery can cause electric peat the procedure. Commercial foaming-
surfaces of the lights. Wax may cause type vinyl cleaners are also available
shock that may result in death or
damage to the lenses. If you accidentally which work well. Follow the manufacturer's
serious injury.
put wax on the light surfaces, wipe or instructions.
wash it off.
NOTICE
3. Wax the vehicle again when water
does not bead but remains on the sur- Do not use solvent, thinner, gasoline
face in large patches. or window cleaner on the interior.
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Carpets Windows
NOTICE
Use a good foam-type shampoo to The windows may be cleaned with any
clean the carpets. household window cleaner. z Do not use organic substances (sol-
vents, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline,
Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove
NOTICE etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions.
as much dirt as possible. Several types of
These chemicals can cause discol-
foam cleaners are available; some are in When cleaning the inside of the rear oring, staining or peeling of the
aerosol cans and others are powders or window, be careful not to scratch or surface.
liquids which you mix with water to pro- damage the heater wires or connec-
duce a foam. To shampoo the carpets, tors. z If you use cleaners or polishing
use a sponge or brush to apply the foam. agents, make sure their ingredients
Rub in overlapping circles. do not include the substances men-
Air conditioning control panel, audio tioned above.
Do not apply water--the best results are panel, instrument panel, console panel
obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as and switches. z If you use a liquid car freshener, do
possible. Read the shampoo instructions not spill the liquid onto the ve-
Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning. hicle's interior surfaces. It may con-
and follow them closely.
Soak a clean soft cloth in water or luke- tain the ingredients mentioned a-
Seat belts
warm water then lightly wipe off dirt. bove. Immediately clean any spill
The seat belts may be cleaned with using the method mentioned above.
mild soap and water or with lukewarm
water.
Use a cloth or sponge. As you are clean-
ing, check the belts for excessive wear,
fraying, or cuts.
NOTICE
z Do not use dye or bleach on the
belts--it may weaken them.
z Do not use the belts until they be-
come dry.
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Leather interior
z Mildew may develop on soiled leath-
The leather upholstery may be cleaned er upholstery. Be especially careful
with neutral detergent for wool. to avoid oil spots. Try to keep your
Remove dirt using a soft cloth dampened upholstery always clean.
with 5% solution of neutral detergent for z Long exposure to direct sunlight
wool. Then thoroughly wipe off all traces may cause the leather surface to
of detergent with a clean damp cloth. harden and shrink. Keep your ve-
After cleaning or whenever any part of the hicle in a shaded area, especially in
leather gets wet, dry with a soft clean the summer.
cloth. Allow the leather to dry in a venti- z The interior of your vehicle is apt
lated shaded area. to heat up on hot summer days, so
avoid placing on the upholstery
NOTICE
items made of vinyl or plastic or
z If a stain should fail to come out containing wax as these tend to
with a neutral detergent, apply a stick to leather when warm.
cleaner that does not contain an z Improper cleaning of the leather up-
organic solvent. holstery could result in discolor-
z Never use organic substances such ation or staining.
as benzine, alcohol or gasoline, or
alkaline or acid solutions for clean- If you have any questions about the
ing the leather as these could cleaning of your Toyota, your local
cause discoloring. Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer
z Use of a nylon brush or synthetic them.
fiber cloth, etc. may scratch the
fine grained surface of the leather.
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