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3. Rinse thoroughlyÐdried soap can 
cause streaking. In hot weather you may need to rinse each section right after youwash it. 
4. To prevent water spots, dry the vehicle using a clean soft cotton towel. Do not rub
or press hardÐyou might scratch the paint. 
Automatic car wash 
Your vehicle may be washed in an auto- 
matic car wash, but remember that the 
paint can be scratched by some type of
brushes, unfiltered washing water, or the 
washing process itself. Scratching re- duces 
paint durability and gloss, especial-
ly on darker colors. Also, automatic car wash equipment may interfere with and 
damage the rear spoiler if your vehicle is
equipped with one. The manager of the car wash should be able to advise you whether the process is safe for the paint
on your vehicle or the vehicle body itself. 
Waxing your Toyota 
Polishing   and waxing is recommended
to maintain the original beauty of your 
Toyota's finish. 
1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be- 
fore  you begin waxing, even if you are us-
ing a combined cleaner and wax. 2. Use a good quality polish and wax. Ifthe finish has become extremely weath- 
ered, use a car-cleaning polish, followed
by a separate wax. Carefully follow the 
manufacturer 's instructions and precau- 
tions. Be sure to polish and wax thechrome trim as well as the paint. 
3. Wax the vehicle again when water 
does 
not bead but remains on the surface
in large patches.
Always  remove the plastic bumpers
if your vehicle is re-painted and
placed in a high heat paint waxingbooth.  High temperatures could damage the bumpers.
NOTICE
CAUTION!
Do not wash the vehicle floor with wa- 
ter, or allow water to get onto the floor 
when cleaning the vehicle interior or
exterior. Water may get into audio
components or other electrical com- 
ponents above or under the floor car- 
pet (or mat) and cause a malfunction;
and it may cause body corrosion.
Vinyl interior 
The vinyl upholstery may be easily 
cleaned with a mild soap or detergent
and water. 
First vacuum over the upholstery to re- 
move loose dirt. Then, using a sponge or 
soft  cloth, apply the soap solution to the vi-
nyl. After allowing it to soak in for a few 
minutes to  loosen the dirt, remove the dirt
and wipe off the soap with a clean damp 
cloth. If all the dirt does not come off, re- 
peat the procedure. Commercial foam- 
ing-type  vinyl cleaners are also available
which work well. Follow the manufactur- 
er's instructions.
Do not use solvent, thinner, gasoline
or window cleaner on the interior.
NOTICE
Carpets 
Use a good foam-type shampoo to 
clean the carpets.
Cleaning the interior