Toyota 2014 highlander Manual page 601

When using a car wash (vehicles with a smart key system)
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If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the fol-
lowing correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle
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while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not
stolen.)
Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key sys-
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tem. (→P. 149)
Aluminum wheels
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Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard
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brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical clean-
ers.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after
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driving for long distance in the hot weather.
Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
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Bumpers
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Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
WARNING
When washing the vehicle
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Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
Precautions regarding 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.
Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if
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equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may mal-
function. If this occurs, consult your Toyota dealer.
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