2020 TOYOTA GR YARIS Owners Manual (in English)

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Maintenance and care
Illustrations in this manual are sim-
plified for explanation and may not
represent the actual vehicle.
Glossiness of a surface is seen by
the human eyes by a difference in
the amount of light that reflects off
the surface.A surface painted with normal clear
coat is flat and smooth. As the
amount of light that reflects off the
surface is large, the vehicle body
will appear glossy.
A surface painted with a matte clear
coat is slightly uneven due to the
added matting agent. As the light
shining on an uneven surface is dif-
fused significantly, the amount of
light reflected is small, making the
vehicle body look not glossy, with a
unique texture.
If the painted surfaces of the vehi-
cle are dirty, wash the vehicle
immediately. (Washing your vehi-
cle →P.258)
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Dirt
Due to the slight unevenness, matte
clear coat surfaces are more likely to
trap dirt and other foreign matter com-
pared to normal clear coat surfaces.
If dirt or foreign matter is left on the
vehicle, it may settle into the textured
surface of the matte clear coat, making
it more difficult to remove. Additionally,
as the surface of the matte clear coat
will become more flat when dirty, the
vehicle body will start to look glossy,
ruining the textured finish.
Therefore, make sure to clean the vehi-
cle regularly and not allow dirt to remain
on the vehicle for extended periods of
time.
If dirt or foreign matter is allowed to set-
tle and cannot be cleaned off with nor-
mal washing, it will be necessary to
remove the dirt with the upper layer of
the textured finish and then to repaint
the entire part.
Ask your any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer for details.
■Materials that may become difficult
to remove
The following are likely to settle into the
vehicle body and should be cleaned off
immediately.
●Rain water, sea water, and other liq-
uids that may cause water stains
●Sand, pollen, volcanic ash, and other
particulate matter
●Dead insects, bird droppings, etc.
●Sap, leaves, flowers, etc.
●Mud, snow, anti-freezing agents, and
other road debris
●Gasoline, engine oil, asphalt, and
other oily materials
■Do not wax or apply a coating to
the vehicle
Do not wax the vehicle or apply a coat-
ing to the vehicle body, as they will form
a film over the painted surfaces, filling
the matte clear coat surface, making it
more flat. As a result, it will become
more glossy, possibly permanently los-
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Take care in order to not damage
the painted surfaces.
When minor damage occurs to a
vehicle with a normal clear coat, it
can be repaired by polishing it or
using touch up paint. In contrast, a
matte clear coat cannot be repaired
using these methods.
If these methods are used the
unevenness of the matte clear coat
may be removed or filled in. In
either case, the surface will
become more flat, making it appear
more glossy, possibly permanently
losing its matte properties.
In order to maintain the matte finish
when repairing damage, it will be
necessary to repaint the entire part.zVehicle paint can be deteriorated
by ultraviolet rays, rain, and
other natural factors. In order to
ensure the life of the paint, it is
recommended that the vehicle
be stored in a paved garage
which blocks the paint from
direct sunlight, rain, wind, and
ground moisture.
zIf a vehicle cover is to be used,
use one with an inner side which
is fleece, non-woven, etc. as it is
less likely to damage the paint.
Even when using a vehicle
cover, storing the vehicle in a
paved garage is recommended.
■Using a vehicle cover
●Use an appropriately sized vehicle
cover for your vehicle. For details,
Repair of paint damageDaily vehicle storage

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contact the manufacturer of the vehi-
cle cover.
●Use a vehicle cover suitable for the
environment the vehicle is to be
stored. For details, contact the manu-
facturer of the vehicle cover.
●Proper use a vehicle cover depends
on the weather and vehicle condition.
If a vehicle cover is used improperly, it
may damage the vehicle’s paint or
body. Follow the instructions included
with the vehicle cover and use it prop-
erly.
1Apply a large amount of water to
the vehicle body from the top to
the bottom to remove sand and
dust.
If the tires or chassis parts are exces-
sively dirty, make sure to wash them
first, otherwise dirt be sprayed onto the
washed vehicle body.
If dirt is not easily washed off, bring the
hose or sprayer nozzle closer to the
vehicle body to slightly increase the
water pressure.
2Using a soft chamois cloth, wipe
the vehicle body gently while
applying plenty of water.
Washing your vehicle
In order to avoid damage to the
vehicle’s paint, washing the
vehicle by hand with only
water is recommended.
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Wipe the vehicle body from top to bot-
tom.
If dirt persists (→P.259)
3Using another soft chamois
cloth, dry the vehicle while tak-
ing care to not rub the vehicle
body.
Make sure to remove any standing
water before it evaporates.
Do not use the same chamois cloth that
was used to wash the vehicle (step 2).
■If dirt cannot be washed off with
water alone
●Water stains
If liquid, such as rain water or tap water,
evaporates on a painted surface, dirt or
minerals in the liquid may be left behind.
If not cleaned off, the contaminants may
settle into the textured surface of the
matte clear coat, making it difficult to
clean off with water alone.Contaminant
Citric acid
●In this case, to remove the contami-
nants, use dilute citric acid.
Dissolve citric acid powder in distilled
water at the following ratio:
Citric acid powder: 5 to 10 g (0.01 to
0.02 lb.) (1 to 2 teaspoons)
Distilled water: 0.2L (0.2 qt., 0.2 Imp. qt.)
Thoroughly soak a soft chamois cloth in
the citric acid and place the chamois
cloth over the dirty area. Wait for the
contaminants to be dissolved by the
acid. Then, gently wipe the area several
times with the chamois cloth, taking care
to not rub the vehicle body. After that,
apply plenty of water to the area to wash
off the contaminants and acid.
●Dead insects, bird droppings, and oil
stains
If these materials are not cleaned off,
contaminants, such as proteins and oil,
may settle into the textured surface of
the matte clear coat, making it difficult to
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Contaminant
Neutral detergent
●Create a thick lather with the solution.
Thoroughly soak a soft chamois cloth in
the neutral detergent solution, covering
it in the lather, and place the chamois
cloth over the dirty area. Wait for the
contaminants to be dissolved by the
solution. Then, gently wipe the area sev-
eral times with the chamois cloth, taking
care to not rub the vehicle body. After
that, apply plenty of water to the area
wash off the dirt and detergent solution.
NOTICE
■Avoiding damage to the painted
surfaces
Observe the following precautions. Otherwise, the painted surfaces of
your vehicle may be damaged and permanently lose their matte proper-ties.
●When washing the vehicle, do not use a brush.
●Do not use rubbing or polishing compounds (ex. scratch remover).
●Do not rub the vehicle body.
●When washing the vehicle, do not
use alkaline (including weakly basic) detergents.
●Do not attach a stickers to or vinyl wrap the vehicle body.
●Before attaching a magnet (sign, etc.) to the vehicle body, make sure to wash and thoroughly dry the area
of the vehicle body where the mag- net is to be attached.

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■General washing tips (→P.258)
■If the vehicle body is dirty (→P.255)
Question: What should I do if any of the following have attached to the vehi-
cle?
Frequently Asked Questions
The following are frequently asked questions about the matte clear
coat and their answers:
Washing the vehicle
QuestionAnswer
Can the vehicle be
washed?
Yes. The vehicle should be washed immediately if it is
dirty.
Can the vehicle be washed
frequently?
What is the proper method
for washing the vehicle?The vehicle should be washed by hand, using only
water and a chamois cloth.
Is there anything I should
be careful about when
washing the vehicle?Make sure to start by rinsing the entire vehicle with
plenty of water from top to bottom.
Can I wash the vehicle in
an automatic car wash?
NoCan I use a high-pressure
pressure washer to wash
the vehicle?

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Leaves, flowers, branches,
etc.
Remove immediately.
They may scratch the matte clear coat and if they are
allowed to remain on the vehicle, dirt may settle into
the matte clear coat, making it more flat. As a result, it
will become more glossy, possibly permanently losing
its matte properties.
Dead insects, bird drop-
pings, etc.
Remove immediately.
They may scratch the matte clear coat and if they are
allowed to remain on the vehicle, dirt may settle into
the matte clear coat, making it more flat. As a result, it
will become more glossy, possibly permanently losing
its matte properties.
Sand, pollen, and other
particulate matterWash off with water immediately.
If the contaminants cannot be removed with water
alone, use a neutral detergent solution. If the contami-
nants are allowed to remain on the vehicle, they may
settle into the matte clear coat, making it more flat. As
a result, it will become more glossy, possibly perma-
nently losing its matte properties.
Oil stains
Asphalt (tar)
Wa t e r s t ai n sUse dilute citric acid (citric acid powder dissolved in
distilled water) to remove the water stains.
Water repellent glass coat-
ing
Remove immediately.
Even if removed, depending on the contaminant, the
matte clear coat may be damaged, possibly perma-
nently losing its matte properties.Glass treatment remover
Tire cleaner
Gasoline
Oil
Washer fluid