Toyota 4runner 2009 User Manual page 353

Rear height control air suspension (if equipped)
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Do not spray a jet of high-pressure water at the air suspension unit, espe-
cially the air spring, at an extremely close range. This may damage the air
suspension.
Coating of rain clearing mirrors
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To maintain the rain clearing ability, observe the following instructions.
Clean the mirror with car shampoo or glass cleaner that does not contain
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any silicon or abrasive, and then rinse it throughly with water.
Expose the mirror to the sunlight 1 or 2 days.
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n To prevent deterioration and body corrosion
Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
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• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects or insect droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
l If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
CAUTION
Caution about the exhaust pipe
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Exhaust gasses 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 a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
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