Toyota 2008 Tundra Owner's Manual page 538

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Plastic wheel ornaments: The
wheel ornaments are damaged easily by
organic substances. If any organic sub-
stances 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
(Example: hydrofluoric acid)
z Do not use steam cleaners or the
chemicals therein to clean
wheels.
z Do not use scouring pads, wire
brushes, or coarse abrasives
clean your wheels.
z Do not use alcohol, solvents, gaso-
line, or other non−neutral
gents, because they may alter the
wheel's appearance and resistance
to corrosion.
Plastic bumpers: Wash carefully. Do not
scrub with abrasive cleaners. The bumper
faces are soft.
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plastic 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
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.
wheels.
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.
your
NOTICE
to z Do not use organic
(gasoline, kerosene,
strong solvents), which may be tox-
ic or cause damage.
deter-
z Do not scrub any part of the ve-
hicle with a hard brush, which may
cause damage.
Waxing your Toyota
Polishing and waxing is recommended
to maintain the original beauty of your
Toyota's finish.
with turpentine or
Apply wax once a month or if the vehicle
surface does not repel water well.
1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be-
soap can
fore you begin waxing, even if you are
using a combined cleaner and wax.
2. Use a good quality polish and wax. If
the finish has become extremely weath-
ered, use a car−cleaning polish, fol-
lowed by a separate wax. Carefully fol-
low the manufacturer's instructions and
precautions. Be sure to polish and wax
the chrome trim as well as the paint.
Windshield washer nozzles: Make sure
substances
that the nozzles do not become blocked
benzine or
when waxing.
blocked, contact your Toyota dealer to
have the vehicle serviced.
If a nozzle becomes blocked, do not
try to clear it with a pin or other
object. The nozzle will be damaged.
2008 TUNDRA from Apr. '08 Prod. (OM34477U)
If a nozzle becomes
NOTICE