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6-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
Do not use polish wax or polish
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cleaner. The instrument panel's
or other interior part's painted
surface may be damaged.
Preventing damage to leather
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surfaces
Observe the following precautions
to avoid damage to and deteriora-
tion of leather surfaces:
Remove any dust or dirt from
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leather surfaces immediately.
Do not expose the vehicle to
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direct sunlight for extended peri-
ods of time. Park the vehicle in
the shade, especially during
summer.
Do not place items made of
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vinyl, plastic, or containing wax
on the upholstery, as they may
stick to the leather surface if the
vehicle interior heats up signifi-
cantly.
Water on the floor
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Do not wash the vehicle floor with
water.
Vehicle systems such as the
audio system may be damaged if
water comes into contact with
electrical components such as the
audio system above or under the
floor of the vehicle. Water may
also cause the body to rust.
When cleaning the inside of
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the windshield
Do not allow glass cleaner to con-
tact the lens. Also, do not touch
the lens. (
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Cleaning the inside of the rear
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window
Do not use glass cleaner to
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clean the rear window, as this
may cause damage to the rear
window defogger heater wires
or antenna. Use a cloth damp-
ened with lukewarm water to
gently wipe the window clean.
Wipe the window in strokes run-
ning parallel to the heater wires
or antenna.
Be careful not to scratch or
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damage the heater wires or
antenna.
Cleaning the leather areas
Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner.
Wipe off any excess dirt and
dust with a soft cloth damp-
ened with diluted detergent.
Use a diluted water solution of
approximately 5% neutral wool
detergent.
Wring out any excess water
from the cloth and thoroughly
wipe off all remaining traces
of detergent.
Wipe the surface with a dry,
soft cloth to remove any
remaining moisture. Allow the
leather to dry in a shaded and
ventilated area.
Caring for leather areas
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Toyota recommends cleaning the
interior of the vehicle at least twice a
year tomaintain the quality of the
vehicle's interior.