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WARNING
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When cleaning the windshield
(vehicles with rain-sensing wind-
shield wipers)
Set the wiper switch to off. If the wiper
switch is in "AUTO", the wipers may
operate unexpectedly in the following
situations, and may result in hands
being caught or other serious injuries
and cause damage to the wiper
blades.
Off
AUTO
When the upper part of the wind-
●
shield where the raindrop sensor is
located is touched by hand
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When a wet rag or similar is held
close to the raindrop sensor
If something bumps against the
●
windshield
If you directly touch the raindrop
●
sensor body or if something bumps
into the raindrop sensor
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Precautions regarding the
exhaust pipe
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.
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7-1. Maintenance and care
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Precaution regarding the rear
bumper with Blind Spot Monitor
(if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is
chipped or scratched, the system may
malfunction. If this occurs, consult
your Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
■
To prevent paint deterioration
and corrosion on the body and
components (aluminum wheels,
etc.)
Wash the vehicle immediately in the
●
following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on
the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or
bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contami-
nated with soot, oily smoke, mine
dust, iron powder or chemical sub-
stances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily
soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gas-
oline are spilled on the paint sur-
face
If the paint is chipped or scratched,
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have it repaired immediately.
To prevent the wheels from corrod-
●
ing, remove any dirt and store in a
place with low humidity when stor-
ing the wheels.
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