TOYOTA GR YARIS 2022 Owners Manual

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6-1. Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty sur-
faces with a cloth dampened with
lukewarm water.
 If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it
off with a soft cloth dampened
with neutral detergent diluted to
approximately 1%.
Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent
and water.
■Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-
type cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush to apply the foam. Rub in over-lapping circles. Do not use water. Wipe
dirty surfaces and let them dry. Excellent results are obtained by keeping the car-pet as dry as possible.
■Handling the seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also check the belts periodically for exces-
sive wear, fraying or cuts.
NOTICE
■When using a high pressure car wash
●Vehicles with rear view monitor sys-tem: When washing the vehicle, do not spray the camera or its sur-
rounding area directly with a high pressure washer. Shock applied from high pressure water may
cause the device to not operate normally.
●Vehicles with Toyota Safety Sense: Do not spray water directly on the radar which is equipped behind the
emblem. Otherwise it may cause the device to be damaged.
●Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufac-tured cover), connectors or the fol-
lowing parts. The parts may be damaged if they come into contact with high-pressure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
●Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 30 cm (11.9 in.) away from the vehi-cles body. Otherwise resin section,
such as moldings and bumpers, may be deformed and damaged. Also, do not continuously hold the
nozzle in the same place.
●Do not spray the lower part of the
windshield continuously. If water enters the air conditioning system intake located near the lower part of
the windshield, the air conditioning system may not operate correctly.
●Do not wash the underside of the vehicle using a high pressure car washer.
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each compo-
nent and its material.
Protecting the vehicle inte-
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WARNING
■Water in the vehicle
●Do not splash or spill liquid in the
vehicle. Doing so may cause electrical com-ponents, etc. to malfunction or
catch fire.
●Do not get any of the SRS compo-
nents or wiring in the vehicle interior wet. ( P. 3 4 ) An electrical malfunction may
cause the airbags to deploy or not function properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
■Cleaning the interior (especially instrument panel)
Do not use a polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect off the windshield, obstructing
the driver’s view and leading to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■Cleaning detergents
●Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehicle interior or cause streaks or
damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic sub- stances such as benzene or gaso-
line, alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions,
such as thinner, benzene, and alco- hol
●Do not use a polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other interior part’s painted surface
may be damaged.
■Preventing damage to leather surfaces
Observe the following precautions to
avoid damage to and deterioration of leather surfaces:
●Remove any dust or dirt from
leather surfaces immediately.
●Do not expose the vehicle to direct
sunlight for extended periods of time. Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
●Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the
upholstery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
■Water on the floor
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 sys-tem above or under the floor of the
vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
■When cleaning the inside of the windshield (vehicles with Toyota Safety Sense)
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens. ( P.153)
●Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.
■Cleaning the inside of the rear window
●Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause damage to the rear window defog-
ger heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window
clean. Wipe the window in strokes running parallel to the heater wires or antenna.

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Maintenance and care
Remove dirt using a water-
dampened soft cloth or synthetic
chamois.
 Wipe the surface with a dry, soft
cloth to remove any remaining
moisture.
■Cleaning the areas with satin-finish
metal accents
The metal areas use a layer of real metal for the surface. It is necessary to
clean them regularly. If dirty areas are left uncleaned for long periods of time, they may be difficult to clean.
 Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner.
 Wipe off any excess dirt and dust
with a soft cloth dampened with
diluted detergent.
Use a diluted water solution of approxi-
mately 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
Toyota recommends cleaning the inte-
rior of the vehicle at least twice a year to maintain the quality of the vehicle’s inte-rior.
 Remove dirt and dust using a
vacuum cleaner.
 Wipe it off with a soft cloth damp-
ened with neutral detergent
diluted to approximately 1%.
 Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent
and water.
Cleaning the areas with
satin-finish metal accents
Cleaning the leather areas
Cleaning the synthetic
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6-2. Matte paint care guide (if equipped)
6-2.Matte paint c are gu ide (if equippe d)
Normal clear coat
 Cross section
Light
Clear
Base
 Enlarged surface
Matte clear coat
 Cross section
Light
Matting agent
Clear
Base
Basic knowledge about
matte clear coat
The body of a vehicle is
painted with layers of several
different coatings to enhance
its durability and appearance.
The top layer is called a clear
coat.
Unlike a normal clear coat,
which enhances the glossy
appearance of the base paint,
matte clear coat gives the base
paint a non-glossy finish with a
unique texture.
In order to ensure the longev-
ity of the matte clear coat and
its texture, special care must
be taken when cleaning and
storing the vehicle.
Difference between general
clear coat and matte clear
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Enlarged surface
Illustrations in this manual are sim-
plified for explanation and may not
represent the actual vehicle.
Glossiness of a surface is seen by
the human eyes by a difference in
the amount of light that reflects off
the surface.
A surface painted with normal clear
coat is flat and smooth. As the
amount of light that reflects off the
surface is large, the vehicle body
will appear glossy.
A surface painted with a matte clear
coat is slightly uneven due to the
added matting agent. As the light
shining on an uneven surface is dif-
fused significantly, the amount of
light reflected is small, making the
vehicle body look not glossy, with a
unique texture.
If the painted surfaces of the vehi-
cle are dirty, wash the vehicle
immediately. (Washing your vehi-
cle P.256)
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Dirt
Due to the slight unevenness, matte
clear coat surfaces are more likely to
trap dirt and other foreign matter com-
pared to normal clear coat surfaces.
If dirt or foreign matter is left on the
vehicle, it may settle into the textured
surface of the matte clear coat, making
it more difficult to remove. Additionally,
as the surface of the matte clear coat
will become more flat when dirty, the
vehicle body will start to look glossy,
ruining the textured finish.
Therefore, make sure to clean the vehi-
cle regularly and not allow dirt to remain
on the vehicle for extended periods of
time.
If dirt or foreign matter is allowed to set-
tle and cannot be cleaned off with nor-
mal washing, it will be necessary to
remove the dirt with the upper layer of
the textured finish and then to repaint
the entire part.
Ask your any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer for details.
■Materials that may become difficult to remove
The following are likely to settle into the
vehicle body and should be cleaned off immediately.
●Rain water, sea water, and other liq-uids that may cause water stains
●Sand, pollen, volcanic ash, and other particulate matter
●Dead insects, bird droppings, etc.
●Sap, leaves, flowers, etc.
●Mud, snow, anti-freezing agents, and other road debris
●Gasoline, engine oil, asphalt, and other oily materials
■Do not wax or apply a coating to
the vehicle
Do not wax the vehicle or apply a coat-
ing to the vehicle body, as they will form a film over the painted surfaces, filling the matte clear coat surface, making it
more flat. As a result, it will become more glossy, possibly permanently los-ing its matte properties.

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Maintenance and care
Take care in order to not damage
the painted surfaces.
When minor damage occurs to a
vehicle with a normal clear coat, it
can be repaired by polishing it or
using touch up paint. In contrast, a
matte clear coat cannot be repaired
using these methods.
If these methods are used the
unevenness of the matte clear coat
may be removed or filled in. In
either case, the surface will
become more flat, making it appear
more glossy, possibly permanently
losing its matte properties.
In order to maintain the matte finish
when repairing damage, it will be
necessary to repaint the entire part.
 Vehicle paint can be deteriorated
by ultraviolet rays, rain, and
other natural factors. In order to
ensure the life of the paint, it is
recommended that the vehicle
be stored in a paved garage
which blocks the paint from
direct sunlight, rain, wind, and
ground moisture.
 If a vehicle cover is to be used,
use one with an inner side which
is fleece, non-woven, etc. as it is
less likely to damage the paint.
Even when using a vehicle
cover, storing the vehicle in a
paved garage is recommended.
■Using a vehicle cover
●Use an appropriately sized vehicle
cover for your vehicle. For details,
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contact the manufacturer of the vehi-
cle cover.
●Use a vehicle cover suitable for the
environment the vehicle is to be stored. For details, contact the manu-facturer of the vehicle cover.
●Proper use a vehicle cover depends on the weather and vehicle condition.
If a vehicle cover is used improperly, it may damage the vehicle’s paint or body. Follow the instructions included
with the vehicle cover and use it prop- erly.1 Apply a large amount of water to
the vehicle body from the top to
the bottom to remove sand and
dust.
If the tires or chassis parts are exces-
sively dirty, make sure to wash them first, otherwise dirt be sprayed onto the washed vehicle body.
If dirt is not easily washed off, bring the hose or sprayer nozzle closer to the vehicle body to slightly increase the
water pressure.
2 Using a soft chamois cloth, wipe
the vehicle body gently while
applying plenty of water.
Washing your vehicle
In order to avoid damage to the
vehicle’s paint, washing the
vehicle by hand with only
water is recommended.
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Wipe the vehicle body from top to bot-
tom.
If dirt persists ( P.257)
3Using another soft chamois
cloth, dry the vehicle while tak-
ing care to not rub the vehicle
body.
Make sure to remove any standing water before it evaporates.
Do not use the same chamois cloth that
was used to wash the vehicle (step 2).
■If dirt cannot be washed off with water alone
●Water stains
If liquid, such as rain water or tap water,
evaporates on a painted surface, dirt or
minerals in the liquid may be left behind.
If not cleaned off, the contaminants may
settle into the textured surface of the
matte clear coat, making it difficult to
clean off with water alone.
Contaminant
Citric acid
●In this case, to remove the contami- nants, use dilute citric acid.
Dissolve citric acid powder in distilled
water at the following ratio:
Citric acid powder: 5 to 10 g (0.01 to
0.02 lb.) (1 to 2 teaspoons)
Distilled water: 0.2L (0.2 qt., 0.2 Imp. qt.)
Thoroughly soak a soft chamois cloth in
the citric acid and place the chamois
cloth over the dirty area. Wait for the
contaminants to be dissolved by the
acid. Then, gently wipe the area several
times with the chamois cloth, taking care
to not rub the vehicle body. After that,
apply plenty of water to the area to wash
off the contaminants and acid.
●Dead insects, bird droppings, and oil stains
If these materials are not cleaned off,
contaminants, such as proteins and oil,
may settle into the textured surface of
the matte clear coat, making it difficult to
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Contaminant
Neutral detergent
●Create a thick lather with the solution.
Thoroughly soak a soft chamois cloth in
the neutral detergent solution, covering
it in the lather, and place the chamois
cloth over the dirty area. Wait for the
contaminants to be dissolved by the
solution. Then, gently wipe the area sev-
eral times with the chamois cloth, taking
care to not rub the vehicle body. After
that, apply plenty of water to the area
wash off the dirt and detergent solution.
NOTICE
■Avoiding damage to the painted
surfaces
Observe the following precautions. Otherwise, the painted surfaces of
your vehicle may be damaged and permanently lose their matte proper-ties.
●When washing the vehicle, do not use a brush.
●Do not use rubbing or polishing compounds (ex. scratch remover).
●Do not rub the vehicle body.
●When washing the vehicle, do not
use alkaline (including weakly basic) detergents.
●Do not attach a stickers to or vinyl wrap the vehicle body.
●Before attaching a magnet (sign, etc.) to the vehicle body, make sure to wash and thoroughly dry the area
of the vehicle body where the mag- net is to be attached.