6-1. Maintenance And Care; The Vehicle Exterior - Toyota PRUS V 2020 Owner's Manual

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6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition:
● Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly
with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.
Automatic car washes
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Fold the mirrors and remove the antenna before washing the vehicle. Start
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washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to re-install the antenna
extend the mirrors before driving.
Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface,
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parts (wheel, etc.) and harm your vehicle's paint.
Roof antenna and rear spoiler may not be washable in some automatic car
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washes. There may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.
High pressure car washes
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As water may enter the cabin, do not bring the nozzle tip near the gaps
around the doors or perimeter of the windows, or spray these areas continu-
ously.