Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior Perform cleaning in a manner appropriate to each component and its material. Cleaning instructions 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. Note: Automatic car washes Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Extend the mirrors before driving. Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface, parts (wheel, etc.) and harm your vehicle’s paint. 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. When using a car wash 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 procedures to wash the vehicle: Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) 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. (Battery-saving function) Cleaning Aluminum wheels Care Aluminum wheels Cleaning Aluminum wheel ornaments Care Aluminum wheel ornaments Wheels and wheel ornaments 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 following precautions. 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 driving or parking in hot weather Brake pads and calipers Rust may form if the vehicle is parked with wet brake pads or disc rotors, causing them to stick. Before parking the vehicle after it is washed, drive slowly and apply the brakes several times to dry the parts. Bumpers and wheel arch moldings Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners. Plated portions If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as follows: Use a soft cloth dampened with an approximately 5% solution of neutral detergent and water to clean the dirt off. Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture. To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet wipes or a similar product. 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. Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe Exhaust gases 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 hot exhaust pipe can cause burns. Precaution regarding the front and rear bumpers If the paint of the front or rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the following systems may not function correctly. If this occurs, consult your Toyota dealer. BSM (if equipped) RCTA (if equipped) PKSB (if equipped) Intuitive parking assist (if equipped) Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 Notice: To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (aluminum wheels, etc.) Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases: After driving near the sea coast After driving on salted roads 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 After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron powder or chemical substances If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately. To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place with low humidity when storing the wheels. Cleaning the exterior lights Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.This may damage the surfaces of the lights. Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.Wax may cause damage to the lenses. When using a high pressure car wash When washing the vehicle, do not spray the camera or its surrounding area directly with a high pressure washer. Shock applied from high pressure water may cause the device to not operate normally. Do not spray water directly on the radar which is equipped behind the emblem. Otherwise it may cause the device to be damaged. 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. Traction related parts Steering parts Suspension parts Brake parts Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from the vehicle body. Otherwise resin section, such as moldings and bumpers, may be deformed and damaged. Also, do not continuously hold the nozzle in the same place. Do not spray the lower part of the windshield continuously. If water enters the air conditioning system intake located near the lower part of the windshield, the air conditioning system may not operate correctly. Do not wash the underside of the vehicle using a high pressure car washer. When raising the windshield wiper arms Make sure to hold the hook parts of the wiper arms to raise them.Do not hold only the wiper blades when raising them, or it may cause deformation of the wiper blades. Hook parts Cleaning the high mounted stoplight and cargo lamps When using high-pressured car washers, the tip of the nozzle should be at least 20 in. (50 cm) from the car body. Water can seep into the lamp housing or the vehicle cabin if the nozzle is closer to the car body.