Toyota Yaris Owner's Manual page 203

1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Re-
move any mud or road salt from the
underside of the vehicle or the wheel
wells.
2. Wash with a mild car−wash soap,
mixed according to the manufacturer's
instructions. Use a soft cotton mitt and
keep it wet by dipping it frequently into
the wash water. Do not rub hard—let
the soap and water remove the dirt.
Plastic wheel ornaments:
wheel ornaments are damaged easily by
organic substances. If any organic sub-
stance splash an ornament, be sure to
wash them off with water and check if the
ornament is damaged.
Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soap
or neutral detergent.
NOTICE
z Do not use corrosive chemical−
based cleaners on your wheels.
(Example: hydrofluoric acid)
z Do not use steam cleaners or the
chemicals therein to clean your
wheels.
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z Do not use scouring pads, wire
brushes, or coarse abrasives to
clean your wheels.
z Do not use alcohol, solvents, gaso-
line, or other non−neutral deter-
gents, because they may alter the
wheel's appearance and resistance
to corrosion.
Plastic bumpers: Wash carefully. Do not
The plastic
scrub with abrasive cleaners. The bumper
faces are soft.
Exterior lights: Wash carefully. Do not use
organic substances or scrub them with a
hard brush. This may damage the sur-
faces of the lights.
Road tar: Remove with turpentine or
cleaners that are marked safe for painted
surfaces.
3. Rinse thoroughly—dried
cause streaking. In hot weather you
may need to rinse each section right
after you wash it.
4. To prevent water spots, dry the vehicle
using a clean soft cotton towel. Do not
rub or press hard—you might scratch
the paint.
z Do not use organic substances
(gasoline,
strong solvents), which may be tox-
ic or cause damage.
z Do not scrub any part of the ve-
hicle with a hard brush, which may
cause damage.
Automatic car wash
Your vehicle may be washed in an auto-
matic car wash, but remember that the
paint can be scratched by some types of
brushes, unfiltered washing water, or the
washing process itself. Scratching reduces
paint durability and gloss, especially on
darker colors. The manager of the car
wash should be able to advise you wheth-
er the process is safe for the paint on
your vehicle.
soap can
To prevent damage to the antenna,
make sure to remove it before run-
ning your Toyota through an automat-
ic car wash.
NOTICE
kerosene, benzine or
NOTICE