TOYOTA 2010 Prius - Manual (Page 428)

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4-1. Maintenance and care
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Automatic car washes
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Before washing the vehicle, do the following.
• Fold the mirrors back.
• Remove the antenna.
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Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface
and harm your vehicle’s paint.
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High pressure automatic car washes
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Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity
of the windows.
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Before car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed
properly.
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Aluminum wheels
Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard
brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical cleaners.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
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Bumpers and side moldings
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
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To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body
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Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects or insect droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzine and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
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If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.