4645-4. Appearance Care
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■Paint Chipping
●The paint chipping zone varies with the speed of the vehicle. For example,
when traveling at 56 mph (90 km/h), the paint chipping zone is 164 ft.
(50 m).
● In low temperatures a vehicle’s finish hardens. This increases the chance of
paint chipping.
● Chipped paint can lead to rust forming on your Toyota. Before this happens,
repair the damage by using Toyota touch-up paint according to the instruc-
tions in this section. Failure to repair the affected area could lead to serious
rusting and expensive repairs.
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Washing
To help protect the finish from rust and deterioration, wash your
Toyota thoroughly and frequently, at least once a month, with luke-
warm or cold water.
If the vehicle is washed impro perly, the paint surface could be
scratched. Here are some examples of how scratching could occur.
Scratches occur on the paint surface when: • The vehicle is washed without fi rst rinsing off dirt and other for-
eign matter.
• The vehicle is washed with a rough, dry, or dirty cloth.
• The vehicle is washed at a car wash that uses brushes that are
dirty or too stiff.
• Cleansers or wax containing abrasives are used.
To minimize scratches on the vehicle’s paint finish: • Rinse off any dirt or other foreign matter using lukewarm or cold water before washing.
• Use plenty of lukewarm or cold water and a soft cloth when washing the vehicle. Do not use a nylon cloth.
• Rub gently when washing or drying the vehicle.
• Take your vehicle only to a car wash that keeps its brushes well maintained.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers or wax that contain abrasives.
Pay special attention to removing salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign
material from the underside of the fenders, and make sure the drain
holes in the lower edges of the doors and rocker panels are clean.
Maintaining the Finish
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Maintenance and Care
Deep scratches or chips on the finish should be repaired promptly.
Exposed metal quickly rusts and can lead to major repairs.• Use tar remover to remove road tar and insects. Never do this with a knife or similar tool.
• To prevent corrosion on bright-metal surfaces, apply wax or chrome preservative and rub it to a high luster.
• During cold weather or in coasta l areas, cover bright-metal parts
with a coating of wax or preservative heavier than usual. It would
also help to coat them with noncorrosive petroleum jelly or some
other protective compound.
Repairing Damage to the Finish
NOTICE
If your Toyota is damaged and needs metal parts repaired or replaced,
make sure the body shop applies anti-corrosion materials to all parts, both
repaired and new. This will prevent them from rusting.
Bright-Metal Maintenance
NOTICE
Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents containing
highly alkaline or caustic agents on chrome-plated or anodized aluminum
parts. This may result in damage to the protective coating and cause discol-
oration or paint deterioration.
4725-4. Appearance Care
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■Leather
●Because genuine leather is a natural material, its surface is not uniform and
it may have natural scars, scratches, and wrinkles.
● To maintain the quality for as long as possible, periodical maintenance,
about twice a year, is recommended.
NOTICE
■Leather
● Sand and dust on the seat surface may damage the overcoat of the genu-
ine leather surfaces and accelerate wear.
● Greasy soiling on genuine leather may cause molding and stains.
● Rubbing hard with a stiff brush or cloth may cause damage.
● Do not wipe the leather using alcohol, chlorine bleach, or organic solvents
such as thinner, benzene, or gasoline. Otherwise, it may cause discolor-
ation or stains.
● If the seats get wet, promptly remove moisture with a dry cloth. Remaining
moisture on the surface may cause deterioration such as hardening and
shrinkage.
● Exposure to direct sunlight for long periods may cause deterioration and
shrinkage. When parking the car under direct sunlight for long periods,
shade the interior using sunshades.
● Do not leave vinyl products on the seats for long periods as they may
affect the leather quality and coloring. If the cabin temperature becomes
hot, the vinyl may deteriorate and adhere to the genuine leather.
■ Fabric
Use only recommended cleaners and procedures. Others may affect
appearance and fire-resistance.
■ Panel
● Do not wipe leather parts using alcohol, chlorine bleach, or organic sol-
vents such as thinner, benzene, or gasoline. Otherwise, it may cause dis-
coloration or stains.
● Scratches or nicks on the panels and metallic trim resulting from the use of
a hard brush or cloth may not be repairable.
● Be particularly careful when cleaning high lustre panels and metallic trim
as they can be easily scratched.
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6-2. Flat Tire
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If Trouble Arises
Spare Tire and Tool Storage
Spare tire and tools are stored in the locations illustrated in the dia-
gram.
*1: The jack point attachment can be used by vehicle repair shops androad assistance services. Consult your Toyota dealer for details.
■To remove the jack
Lift the trunk mat.
Remove trunk board.
Spare tire
Spare tire hold-down bolt
Tool bag
Jack
Jack point attachment
*1
Jack lever
Tiedown eyelet (if equipped)
Lug wrench
Flat tire belt
Jack
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If Trouble Arises
Pass the buckle through the wheel as shown in the figure and
secure it so that the buckle does not contact the wheel.
Pass the belt through the
buckle, then pull the belt end to
secure the flat tire.
Return the rear seatback on the right side of the rear seatback to its
original position.
Remove the tire blocks and store the tools and jack.
Check the inflation pressure.
Refer to Tires on P. 558.
Have the flat tire repaired or replaced as soon as possible.
●Do not press the tire pressure monito ring system set switch after install-
ing the spare tire. The switch is only to be pressed after installing the
repaired flat tire or inst alling a replacement tire ( →P. 148).
●To prevent the jack and tool from rattling, store them properly.
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Aluminum wheelSteel wheel
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●Pass the belt underneath the seat-
belts.
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Seat beltBelt
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4936-3. Battery Runs Out
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If Trouble Arises
WARNING
■ Follow These Precautions Carefully
To ensure safe and correct handling of the battery, read the following pre-
cautions carefully before using the battery or inspecting it.
■ Do not allow the positive (+) term inal to contact any other metal
object that could cause sparks
Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas,
produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the bat-
tery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries.
When working near a battery, do not allow metal tools to contact the positive
(+) or negative (-) terminal of the battery.
■ Keep all flames, including cigarettes, and sparks away from
open battery cells
Flames and sparks near open battery cells are dangerous. Hydrogen gas,
produced during normal battery operation, could ignite and cause the bat-
tery to explode. An exploding battery can cause serious burns and injuries.
■ Do not jump-start a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level
Jump-starting a frozen battery or one with a low fluid level is dangerous. It
may rupture or explode, causing serious injury.
■ Connect the negative cable to a good ground point away from the bat-
tery
Connecting the end of the second jumper cable to the negative (-) terminal
of the discharged battery is dangerous.
A spark could cause the gas around the battery to explode and injure some-
one.
■ Route the jumper cables away fr om parts that will be moving
Connecting a jumper cable near or to moving parts (cooling fans, belts) is
dangerous. The cable could get caught when the engine starts and cause
serious injury.
NOTICE
Use only a 12 V booster system. You can damage a 12 V starter, ignition
system, and other electrical parts beyond repair with a 24 V power supply
(two 12 V batteries in series or a 24 V motor generator set).
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4976-5. Overheating
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If Trouble Arises
■If you find no problems, the engine is cool, and no leaks are
obvious:
Carefully add coolant as required (→P. 425).
WARNING
■ Pull over to a safe location, then switch the ignition to off and
make sure the fan is not running before attempting to work near the
cooling fan
Working near the cooling fan when it is running is dangerous. The fan could
continue running indefinitely even if the engine has stopped and the engine
compartment temperature is high. You could be hit by the fan and seriously
injured.
■ Do not remove either cooling system cap when the engine and
radiator are hot
When the engine and radiator are hot, scalding coolant and steam may
shoot out under pressure and cause serious injury.
■ Open the hood ONLY after steam is no longer escaping from the engine
Steam from an overheated engine is dangerous. The escaping steam could
seriously burn you.
NOTICE
● If the cooling fan does not operate while the engine is running, the engine
temperature will increase. Stop the engine and call your Toyota dealer.
● If the engine continues to overheat or frequently overheats, have the cool-
ing system inspected. The engine could be seriously damaged unless
repairs are made. Consult your Toyota dealer.
5066-7. Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds
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WARNING
■Never tamper with the air bag/pr etensioner systems and always have
your Toyota dealer perform all servicing and repairs
Self-servicing or tampering with the systems is dangerous. An air bag/pre-
tensioner could accidentally activate or become disabled causing serious
injury or death.
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If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or
flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound is heard, decrease
vehicle speed immediately and avoid sudden maneuvering and
braking
If the tire pressure monitoring system warning light illuminates or
flashes, or the tire pressure warning beep sound is heard, it is danger-
ous to drive the vehicle at high speeds, or perform sudden maneuvering
or braking. Vehicle drivability could worsen and re sult in an accident.
To determine if you have a slow leak or a flat, pull over to a safe position
where you can check the visual condition of the tire and determine if you
have enough air to proceed to a place where air may be added and the
system monitored again by your Toyota dealer or a tire repair station.
■Do not ignore the TPMS Warning Light
Ignoring the TPMS warning light is da ngerous, even if you know why it
is illuminated. Have the problem taken care of as soon as possible
before it develops into a more serious situation that could lead to tire
failure and a dangerous accident.
NOTICE
■ Automatic Transaxle Warning Light
If the automatic transaxle warning light illuminates, the transaxle has an
electrical problem. Continuing to drive your Toyota in this condition could
cause damage to your transaxle. Consult your Toyota dealer as soon as
possible.
■ KEY Warning Light
If the key warning indicator light illuminates or the push button start indicator
light (amber) flashes, the engine may not start. If the engine cannot be
started, try starting it using the emergency operation for starting the engine,
and have the vehicle inspected at your Toyota dealer as soon as possible.