2022 TOYOTA BZ4X Owners Manual (in English)

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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
7-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior ............... 456
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior ................ 459
7-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements 463
7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precau-
tions ................................ 465
Hood ................................. 467
Positioning a floor jack...... 468
Motor compartment .......... 470
Tires .................................. 476
Replacing the tire.............. 488
Tire inflation pressure ....... 494
Wheels.............................. 495
Air conditioning filter ......... 496
Electronic key battery ....... 499
Checking and replacing fuses
....................................... 501
Light bulbs ........................ 504

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Working from top to bottom, lib-
erally 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 thor-
oughly with water.
 Wipe away any water.
 Wax the vehicle when the water-
proof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean sur-
face, apply wax when the vehicle body
is cool.
■Self-restoring coat
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coating that is resistant to small surface scratches caused in a car wash, etc.
●The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from when the vehicle is delivered from the
plant.
●The restoration time differs depending
on the depth of the scratch and out- side temperature. The restoration time may become shorter when the coating
is warmed by applying warm water.
●Deep scratches caused by keys,
coins, etc., cannot be restored.
●Do not use wax that contain abra- sives.
■Automatic car washes
●Before washing the vehicle:• Fold the mirrors
• Turn off the power back door (if equipped)
Start washing from the front of the vehi-
cle. Extend the mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle sur-face, parts (wheel, etc.) and harm
your vehicle’s paint.
●Rear spoiler (if equipped) may not be
washable in some automatic car washes. There may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.
●When the shift position needs to be held in N, refer to P.251.
■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 continu- ously.
■Note for a smart entry & start sys-tem
●If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effec-
tive 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 2 m (6 ft.) 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-sav- ing mode to disable the smart entry & start system ( P.204)
●If the electronic key is inside the vehi- cle and a door handle becomes wet
during a car wash, a buzzer may sound outside the vehicle and “Key Detected In Vehicle” may be shown
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each compo-
nent and its material.
Cleaning instructions

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on the multi-information display. To
turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.
■Wheels and wheel ornaments
●Remove any dirt immediately by using
a neutral detergent.
●Wash detergent off with water immedi-
ately 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 driv- ing or parking in hot weather.
■Painted brake calipers (if equipped)
●When using detergent, use neutral detergent. Do not use hard brushes or abrasive cleaners, as they will dam-
age the paint.
●Do not use detergent on the brake cal-
ipers when they are hot.
●Wash detergent off immediately after
use.
■Brake pads and calipers
Rust may form if the vehicle is parked with wet brake pads or disc rotors, caus-
ing them to stick. Before parking the vehicle after it is washed, drive slowly and apply the brakes several times to
dry the parts.
■Bumpers
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
motor compartment. Doing so may cause the electrical components, etc. to catch fire.
■When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with rain-sensing wind-
shield wipers)
Set the wiper switch to off. If the wiper switch is in AUTO, the
wipers may operate unexpectedly in the following situations, and may result in hands being caught or other
serious injuries and cause damage to the wiper blades.
Off
AUTO
●When the upper part of the wind- shield where the raindrop sensor is
located is touched by hand
●When a wet rag or similar is held
close to the raindrop sensor
●If something bumps against the
windshield
●If you directly touch the raindrop
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WARNING
■Precaution regarding the rear bumper
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the following systems may not function correctly. If
this occurs, consult any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●Toyota Safety Sense
●BSM (if equipped)
●RCTA (if equipped)
●PKSB (if equipped)
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 contami- nated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron powder or chemical sub-
stances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily
soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gas-
oline are spilled on the paint sur- face
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corrod-ing, remove any dirt and store in a place with low humidity when stor-
ing 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 an automatic car
wash (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
Set the wiper switch to the off posi-
tion. If the wiper switch is in AUTO, the wipers may operate and the wiper
blades may be damaged.
■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 radar sensor cover. Otherwise it may cause the device to be dam-
aged.
●Do not bring the nozzle tip close to
boots (rubber or resin manufac- tured cover), connectors or the fol-lowing parts. The parts may be
damaged if they come into contact with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
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Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty sur-
faces with a cloth dampened with
lukewarm water.
 If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it
off with a soft cloth dampened
with neutral detergent diluted to
approximately 1%.
Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent
and water.
■Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-
type cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush to apply the foam. Rub in over-lapping circles. Do not use water. Wipe
dirty surfaces and let them dry. Excellent results are obtained by keeping the car-pet as dry as possible.
■Handling the seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also check the belts periodically for exces-
sive wear, fraying or cuts.
■Front side windows with IR protec- tive coating (vehicles with IR pro-tective coating)
The front side windows have IR protec- tive coating. To prevent any damage to the IR protective coating, observe the
NOTICE
●Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 30 cm (11.9 in.) away from the vehi-
cle 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 oper-
ate correctly.
●Do not wash the underside of the
vehicle using a high pressure car washer. If water enters the traction battery, the EV system may mal-
function.
●Do not use the washer on the area
around the charging port lid. Water could get into the charging inlet and could damage the vehicle.
■Cleaning aluminum parts
When cleaning the hood, do not push
hard or put weight on it. The aluminum part may be dented.
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the vehicle interior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each compo-
nent and its material.
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following:
●If the windows are dirty, gently wipe them with a cloth soaked in water or
lukewarm water as soon as possible.
●If the windows are very dirty, do not
open and close them repeatedly.
WARNING
■Water in the vehicle
●Do not splash or spill liquid in the
vehicle. Doing so may cause the electrical components, etc., to malfunction or
catch fire.
●Do not get any of the SRS compo-
nents or wiring in the vehicle interior wet. ( P. 3 9 ) An electrical malfunction may
cause the airbags to deploy or not function properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
●Vehicles with wireless charger: Do not let the wireless charger
( P.446) get wet. Failure to do so may cause the charger to become hot and cause burns or could cause
electric shock resulting in death or serious injury.
■Cleaning the interior (especially instrument panel)
Do not use a polish wax or polish
cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect off the windshield, obstructing the driver’s view and leading to an
accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of
detergent, as they may discolor the vehicle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic sub- stances such as benzene or gaso-line, alkaline or acidic solutions,
dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alco-
hol
●Do not use a polish wax or polish
cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other interior part’s painted surface may be damaged.
■Water on the floor
Do not wash the vehicle floor with
water. Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water
comes into contact with electrical components such as the audio sys-tem above or under the floor of the
vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■When cleaning the inside of the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact
the lens. Also, do not touch the lens. ( P.276)
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use a glass cleaner to clean
the rear window, as this may cause damage to the rear window defog-ger heater wires or antenna. Use a
cloth dampened with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes
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Remove dirt using a water-
dampened soft cloth or synthetic
chamois.
 Wipe the surface with a dry soft
cloth to remove any remaining
moisture.
■Cleaning the areas with satin-finish
metal accents
The metal areas use a layer of real metal for the surface. It is necessary to
clean them regularly. If dirty areas are left uncleaned for long periods of time, they may be difficult to clean.
■Cleaning the leather
 Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner.
 Wipe off any excess dirt and dust
with a soft cloth dampened with
diluted detergent.
Use a diluted water solution of
approximately 5% neutral wool
detergent.
 Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
all remaining traces of detergent.
 Wipe the surface with a dry, soft
cloth to remove any remaining
moisture.
Allow the leather to dry in a
shaded and ventilated area.
■Caring for leather areas
Toyota recommends cleaning the inte- rior of the vehicle at least twice a year to maintain the quality of the vehicle’s inte-
rior.
 Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner.
 Wipe it off with a soft cloth damp-
ened with neutral detergent
diluted to approximately 1%.
 Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
NOTICE
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.
■Cleaning the front side windows (vehicles with IR protective coat-
ing)
Do not use any compound or abrasive product (e.g., glass cleaner, deter-
gent, wax) to clean the windows. It may damage the coating.
Cleaning the areas with
satin-finish metal accents
Cleaning the leather areas
NOTICE
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Park the vehicle in the shade,
especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl,
plastic, or containing wax on the upholstery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior
heats up significantly.
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remaining traces of detergent
and water.
 To remove dust from the fabric,
use a vacuum cleaner or adhe-
sive tape.
However, please remove the dust near
the passenger airbag ornament by
hand.
 Use a cloth dampened with
water to gently wipe the fabric
clean.
Do not use detergents to clean the fab-
ric.
Cleaning fabric portions