Toyota 2008 Corolla Owner's Manual page 68

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
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 deter-
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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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
cleaners that are marked safe for painted
surfaces.
3. Rinse thoroughly—dried
cause streaking. In hot weather you
your
may need to rinse each section right
after you wash it.
4. To prevent water spots, dry the vehicle
to
using a clean soft cotton towel. Do not
rub or press hard—you might scratch
the paint.
NOTICE
z Do
not use organic
(gasoline, kerosene,
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
turpentine or brushes, unfiltered washing water, or the
washing process itself. Scratching reduces
paint durability and gloss, especially on
darker colors. The manager of the car
soap can
wash should be able to advise you wheth-
er the process is safe for the paint on
your vehicle.
To prevent damage to the antenna,
make sure it is removed before driv-
ing your Toyota through an automatic
car wash.
substances
Waxing your Toyota
benzine or
Polishing and waxing is recommended
to maintain the original beauty of your
Toyota's finish.
Apply wax once a month or if the vehicle
surface does not repel water well.
1. Always wash and dry the vehicle be-
fore you begin waxing, even if you are
using a combined cleaner and wax.
2008 COROLLA from Aug. '07 Prod. (OM12B28U)
NOTICE