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5-4. Appearance Care
YARIS SEDAN_OM_OM99S50z_(U)
■ Paint Chipping
● The paint chipping zone varies with the speed of the vehicle. For example,
when traveling at 56 mph (90 km/h), the paint chipping zone is 164 ft.
(50 m).
● In low temperatures a vehicle’s finish hardens. This increases the chance of
paint chipping.
● Chipped paint can lead to rust forming on your Toyota. Before this happens,
repair the damage by using Toyota touch-up paint according to the instruc-
tions in this section. Failure to repair the affected area could lead to serious
rusting and expensive repairs.
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Washing
To help protect the finish from rust and deterioration, wash your
Toyota thoroughly and frequently, at least once a month, with luke-
warm or cold water.
If the vehicle is washed improperly, the paint surface could be
scratched. Here are some examples of how scratching could occur.
Scratches occur on the paint surface when:
• The vehicle is washed without first rinsing off dirt and other for-
eign matter.
• The vehicle is washed with a rough, dry, or dirty cloth.
• The vehicle is washed at a car wash that uses brushes that are
dirty or too stiff.
• Cleansers or wax containing abrasives are used.
To minimize scratches on the vehicle’s paint finish:
• Rinse off any dirt or other foreign matter using lukewarm or cold
water before washing.
• Use plenty of lukewarm or cold water and a soft cloth when
washing the vehicle. Do not use a nylon cloth.
• Rub gently when washing or drying the vehicle.
• Take your vehicle only to a car wash that keeps its brushes well
maintained.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers or wax that contain abrasives.
Pay special attention to removing salt, dirt, mud, and other foreign
material from the underside of the fenders, and make sure the drain
holes in the lower edges of the doors and rocker panels are clean.
Maintaining the Finish
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