Cleaning The Exterior Lights; Antenna Installation And Removal Precautions (Pole Type) - Toyota VIOS Owner's Manual

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7-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
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nents (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 contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
● If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
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with low humidity when storing the wheels.
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Cleaning the exterior lights

Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
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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 wind-
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shield wiper)
Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in "AUTO", the wipers may operate and the wiper
blades may be damaged.

Antenna installation and removal precautions (pole type)

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Before driving, ensure that the antenna is installed.
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● When the antenna is removed, such as before entering an automatic car
wash, make sure to store it in a suitable place so as not to lose it. Also,
before driving, make sure to reinstall the antenna in its original position.
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