Toyota VELLFIRE 2010 Manual page 442

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440 6-1. How to care
caring for the exterior
Carry out the following items for maintenance.
Wash off the dirt from the top to the bottom in the order of the body, suspension, and underside while
applying plenty of water .
• Wash the vehicle body with a soft object such as a sponge or a chamois • When the
dirt is severe, use car shampoo and rinse thoroughly with water • Wipe off the water • If the water
repellency deteriorates,
wax
If the water does not form a bead even after removing dirt from the surface of the body, apply
wax when the body temperature is cold (approximately below body temperature).
If you have applied Toyota chemical products such as body coat, wheel coat, glass coat, etc., the
maintenance method will be different. For details, please contact your Toyota dealer.
knowledge
ÿ About the self-restoring coat
The body of the car uses a scratch-resistant coating that naturally restores minor scratches caused by
car washing. •The effect lasts
for 5 to 8 years from the time the car is new. •The time it takes for a
scratch to recover varies depending on the depth of the scratch and the ambient temperature.
Warming the paint with hot water may shorten the recovery time.
•Deep scratches caused by keys, coins, etc. cannot be
restored. •Do not use waxes that contain compounds (scouring powder).
ÿ When using an automatic car wash
•Before washing your
vehicle: ÿ Retract the door
mirrors ÿ Stop the power sliding doors (ÿ P. 123) ÿ Stop the
power back doorÿ (ÿ P. 139) Always return the door mirrors
to their reset state before driving. please. •The brush may scratch the
vehicle body and damage the paint. •Depending on the car wash, the rear
spoiler may get caught and the car may not be washed or may be damaged or damaged.
ÿ: Equipment may or may not be available depending on the grade and options.