light TOYOTA GR YARIS 2023 Owners Manual
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5-3. Using the storage features
Interior features
5-3.Using the s torage feature s
Glove box (P.238)
Card holders ( P.239)
Bottle holders ( P.238)
Cup holders ( P.238)
List of storage features
Location of the storage features
WARNING
■Items that should not be left in
the storage spaces
Do not leave glasses, lighters or spray cans in the storage spaces, as
this may cause the following when cabin temperature becomes high:
●Glasses may be deformed by heat or cracked if they come into contact with other stored items.
●Lighters or spray cans may explode. If they come into contact
with other stored items, the lighter may catch fire or the spray can may release gas, causing a fire hazard.
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Maintenance and care
Maintenance and care
6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior ............... 246
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior ................ 249
6-2. Matte paint care guide (if
equipped)
Basic knowledge about matte
clear coat ........................ 252
Washing your vehicle........ 256
Frequently Asked Questions
....................................... 259
6-3. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements 263
6-4. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precau-
tions ................................ 265
Hood ................................. 266
Positioning a floor jack...... 268
Engine compartment ........ 269
Battery .............................. 273
Tires .................................. 275
Replacing the tire.............. 285
Tire inflation pressure ....... 288
Wheels.............................. 290
Air conditioning filter ......... 291
Wireless remote control/elec-
tronic key battery ............ 293
Checking and replacing fuses
....................................... 295
Light bulbs ........................ 299
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6-1. Maintenance and care
WARNING
●If something bumps against the windshield
●If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps
into the raindrop sensor
■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.
■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 with any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli- able repairer.
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, 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.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard
brush. This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■To prevent damage to the wind-shield wiper arms
When lifting the wiper arms away
from the windshield, pull the driver side wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When
returning the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger side first.
■When using an automatic car wash
Set the wiper switch to the off posi- tion. If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate and the wiper
blades may be damaged.
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6-1. Maintenance and care
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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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
coat
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6-2. Matte paint care guide (if equipped)
Maintenance and care
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)
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
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6-2. Matte paint care guide (if equipped)
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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6-2. Matte paint care guide (if equipped)
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,
Repair of paint damage Daily vehicle storage
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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.
How to wash your vehicle
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6-4. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Maintenance and care
6-4.Do-it-y ours elf main ten ance
Do-it-yourself ser vice
precautions
If you perform maintenance by
yourself, be sure to follow the
correct procedure as given in
these sections.
Maintenance
ItemsParts and tools
Battery con-
dition
( P.273)
•Warm water
• Baking soda
• Grease
• Conventional wrench
(for terminal clamp
bolts)
Engine cool-
ant level
( P.271)
• “Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” or a simi-
lar high quality eth-
ylene glycol-based
non-silicate, non-
amine, non-nitrite and
non-borate coolant
with long-life hybrid
organic acid technol-
ogy.
“Toyota Super Long
Life Coolant” is pre-
mixed with 50% cool-
ant and 50% deionized
water.
• Funnel (used only for
adding coolant)
Engine oil
level
( P.269)
• “Toyota Genuine Motor
Oil” or equivalent
• Rag or paper towel
• Funnel (used only for
adding engine oil)
Fuses
( P.295)
• Fuse with same
amperage rating as
original
Light bulbs
( P.299)
• Bulb with same num-
ber and wattage rating
as original
• Flathead screwdriver
•Wrench
Radiator,
condenser
( P.272)
Tire inflation
pressure
( P.288)
• Tire pressure gauge
• Compressed air
source
Washer fluid
( P.272)
• Water or washer fluid
containing antifreeze
(for winter use)
• Funnel (used only for
adding water or
washer fluid)
WARNING
The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that
may move suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or serious injury, observe
the following precautions.
■When working on the engine
compartment
●Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and
engine drive belt.
●Be careful not to touch the engine,
radiator, exhaust manifold, etc. right after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.
●Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and
rags, in the engine compartment.
ItemsParts and tools