TOYOTA GR YARIS 2023 Owners Manual

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6-2. Matte paint care guide (if equipped)
Maintenance and care
■General washing tips (P.256)
Frequently Asked Questions
The following are frequently asked questions about the matte clear
coat and their answers:
Washing the vehicle
QuestionAnswer
Can the vehicle be
washed?Yes. The vehicle should be washed immediately if it is
dirty.Can the vehicle be washed
frequently?
What is the proper method
for washing the vehicle?
The vehicle should be washed by hand, using only
water and a chamois cloth.
Is there anything I should
be careful about when
washing the vehicle?
Make sure to start by rinsing the entire vehicle with
plenty of water from top to bottom.
Can I wash the vehicle in
an automatic car wash?
NoCan I use a high-pressure
pressure washer to wash
the vehicle?

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■If the vehicle body is dirty (P.253)
Question: What should I do if any of the following have attache d to the vehi-
cle?
ItemAnswer
Leaves, flowers, branches,
etc.
Remove immediately.
They may scratch the matte clear coat and if they are
allowed to remain on the vehicle, dirt may settle into
the matte clear coat, making it more flat. As a result, it
will become more glossy, possibly permanently losing
its matte properties.
Dead insects, bird drop-
pings, etc.
Remove immediately.
They may scratch the matte clear coat and if they are
allowed to remain on the vehicle, dirt may settle into
the matte clear coat, making it more flat. As a result, it
will become more glossy, possibly permanently losing
its matte properties.
Sand, pollen, and other
particulate matter
Wash off with water immediately.
If the contaminants cannot be removed with water
alone, use a neutral detergent solution. If the contami-
nants are allowed to remain on the vehicle, they may
settle into the matte clear coat, making it more flat. As
a result, it will become more glossy, possibly perma-
nently losing its matte properties.
Oil stains
Asphalt (tar)
Wa t e r s t ai n sUse dilute citric acid (citric acid powder dissolved in
distilled water) to remove the water stains.
Water repellent glass coat-
ing
Remove immediately.
Even if removed, depending on the contaminant, the
matte clear coat may be damaged, possibly perma-
nently losing its matte properties.
Glass treatment remover
Tire cleaner
Gasoline
Oil
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Maintenance and care
■Vehicle washing products (P.256)
QuestionAnswer
Can I use car wash sham-
poo/soap?
Only use a neutral detergent which is approved for car
wash use and water. Make sure to rinse the vehicle
with plenty of water after using detergent.
Do not use alkaline (including weakly basic) deter-
gents, as they may damage the matte clear coat.
Can I use a general house-
hold neutral detergent?
Only use a neutral detergent which is approved for car
wash use and water. Make sure to rinse the vehicle
with plenty of water after using detergent.
What should I use to wipe
off dirt?Use a soft chamois cloth.What should I use to dry
the vehicle?
Can I use a water stain
remover?
Toyota does not recommend the use of water stain
removers, as they may damage the matte clear coat.
Do not use alkaline detergents or products containing
abrasives.
Can the vehicle be waxed?No. Do not wax the vehicle or apply a coating to the
vehicle body, as they may cause the matte clear coat
to lose its matte texture.Can a coating be applied to
the vehicle body?
Can I use an iron remover?No, as it may cause the matte clear coat to lose its
matte texture
Can I use tar and pitch
remover?No, as they may damage the matte clear coat.
Can I use a matte paint
cleaner/wax?
Toyota does not recommend the use of matte paint
cleaners or waxes, as they may cause the matte clear
coat to lose its matte texture.
Are there genuine Toyota
vehicle washing products
available for matte paint?
No. Use a soft chamois cloth for cleaning the vehicle
body. Use a neutral detergent which is approved for
car wash use or dilute citric acid when necessary.
Are there any vehicle
washing product brands
that Toyota recommends?
No. Use a soft chamois cloth for cleaning the vehicle
body. Use a neutral detergent which is approved for
car was use or dilute citric acid when necessary.

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■Body coatings
■Repairing the vehicle body (P.255)
■Attaching accessories and other objects to the vehicle
QuestionAnswer
Can a body coating avail-
able at a any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer be
applied?
No, as it may cause the matte clear coat to lose its
matte texture.
Can an aftermarket body
coating be applied?
Toyota does not recommend applying a coating to the
vehicle body, as it may cause the matte clear coat to
lose its matte texture.
Can an aftermarket body
coating designed for matte
paint be applied?
Toyota does not recommend applying a coating to the
vehicle body, as it may cause the matte clear coat to
lose its matte texture.
QuestionAnswer
Can damage to the paint
be repaired?
In order to maintain the matte finish when repairing
paint damage, it is necessary to repaint the entire part.
Consult your any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer for details.
Can I use rubbing or polish-
ing compound (ex. scratch
remover)?
No. Using a rubbing or polishing compound or touch
up paint may damage the matte clear coat. In order to
maintain the matte finish when repairing paint damage,
it is necessary to repaint the entire part. Consult your
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer for details.Can I use touch up paint?
QuestionAnswer
Can a sticker or vinyl wrap
be attached to the vehicle
body?
No. They may damage matte clear coat when they are
installed and may cause the matte clear coat to lose its
matte texture when they are removed.
Can a magnet be attached
to the vehicle body?
Yes. Make sure to wash and thoroughly dry the area
around where the magnet is to be attached before
attaching it.

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6-3. Maintenance
Maintenance and care
6-3.Mainte nance
■Where to go for maintenance ser-
vice?
In order to maintain your vehicle in the best possible condition, Toyota recom-
mends that maintenance service opera- tions as well as other inspections and repairs be carried out by authorized
Toyota retailers or Toyota authorized repairers, or any reliable repairers. For repairs and services covered by your
warranty, please visit an authorized Toyota retailer or repairer, who will use genuine Toyota parts in repairing any
difficulties you may encounter. There can also be advantages in utilizing authorized Toyota retailers or repairers
for non-warranty repairs and services, as members of the Toyota network will be able to expertly assist you with any
difficulties you may encounter.
Your Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized
repairer, or any reliable repairer will per- form all of the scheduled maintenance on your vehicle reliably and economi-
cally due to their experience with Toyota vehicles.
Scheduled maintenance should be
performed at specified intervals
according to the maintenance
schedule.
For full details of your maintenance
schedule, read the “Toyota Service
Booklet” or “Toyota Warranty Booklet”.
What about do-it-yourself mainte-
nance?
Many of the maintenance items are
easy to do yourself if you have a little
mechanical ability and a few basic
automotive tools.
Note, however, that some maintenance
tasks require special tools and skills.
These are best performed by qualified
technicians. Even if you’re an experi-
enced do-it-yourself mechanic, we rec-
ommend that repairs and maintenance
be conducted by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer. Any authorized
Toyota retailer or repairer will keep a
record of maintenance, which could be
useful should you ever require War-
ranty Service. Should you choose to
select a qualified and equipped profes-
sional other than an authorized Toyota
repairer to service or maintain your
vehicle, we recommend that you
Maintenance require-
ments
To ensure safe and economical
driving, day-to-day care and
regular maintenance are
essential. Toyota recommends
the maintenance below.
WARNING
■If your vehicle is not properly
maintained
Improper maintenance could result in serious damage to the vehicle and
possible death or serious injury.
■Handling of the battery
Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds which are known to cause brain damage. Wash your hands after handling. ( P.273)
Scheduled maintenance
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request that a record of maintenance
be kept.
■Does your vehicle need repairs?
Be on the alert for changes in perfor- mance and sounds, and visual tip-offs
that indicate service is needed. Some important clues are:
●Engine misses (misfire), stumbling or pinging
●Appreciable loss of power
●Strange engine noises
●A fluid leak under the vehicle (How-ever, water dripping from the air con-
ditioning system after use is normal.)
●Change in exhaust sound (This may
indicate a dangerous carbon monox- ide leak. Drive with the windows open and have the exhaust system checked
immediately.)
●Flat-looking tires, excessive tire
squeal when cornering, uneven tire wear
●Vehicle pulls to one side when driven straight on a level road
●Strange noises related to suspension movement
●Loss of brake effectiveness, spongy feeling brake pedal or clutch pedal (vehicles with a manual transmission),
pedal almost touches the floor, vehicle pulls to one side when braking
●Engine coolant temperature continu-ally higher than normal ( P.81, 84)
If you notice any of these clues, take
your vehicle to any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer as soon as possi-
ble. Your vehicle may need adjustment
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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.
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1Pull the hood lock release lever.
The hood will pop up slightly.
2Push the auxiliary catch lever to
the left and lift the hood.
WARNING
●Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the
battery. Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.
●Be extremely cautious when work-ing on the battery. It contains poi-sonous and corrosive sulfuric acid.
●Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and dam-
age painted surfaces. If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean water
immediately. If you still experience discomfort, consult a doctor.
■When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille
Be sure the engine switch is OFF. With the engine switch in ON, the electric cooling fan may automatically
start to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high. ( P.272)
■Safety glasses
Wear safety glasses to prevent flying
or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from getting in your eyes.
NOTICE
■If you remove the air cleaner fil-ter
Driving with the air cleaner filter
removed may cause excessive engine wear due to dirt in the air.
■If the fluid level is low or high
It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads
wear or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.If the reservoir needs frequent refill-
ing, it may indicate a serious problem.
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3Hold the hood open by inserting
the support rod into the slot.
WARNING
■Pre-driving check
Check that the hood is fully closed
and locked. If the hood is not locked properly, it may open while the vehicle is in
motion and cause an accident, which may result in death or serious injury.
■To prevent a injuries
The support rod may be hot after driv- ing the vehicle. Touching the hot sup-
port rod may lead to burns or other serious injuries.
■After installing the support rod into the slot
Make sure the rod supports the hood
securely preventing it from falling down onto your head or body.
NOTICE
■When closing the hood
Be sure to return the support rod to its
clip before closing the hood. Closing the hood with the support rod not clipped could cause the hood to bend.

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■Front
■RearPositioning a floor jack
When using a floor jack, follow
the instructions in the manual
provided with the jack and per-
form the operation safely.
When raising your vehicle with
a floor jack, position the jack
correctly. Improper placement
may damage your vehicle or
cause injury.
Location of the jack point