Toyota 4Runner 3 III N180 owners manual page 177

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Washing and waxing your Toyota High pressure water or steam is effec-Check the interior of your vehicle. Wa-Washing your Toyota by hand ter and dirt can accumulate under the floor tive for cleaning the vehicle’s under- Work in the shade and wait until the ve- mats and could cause corrosion. Occa- side and wheel housings. Pay particu- hicle body is not hot to the touch. sionally check under the mats to make lar attention to these areas as it is sure the area is dry. Be particularly careful!CAUTION difficult to see all the mud and dirt. It will do more harm than good to simplywhen transporting chemicals, cleansers, fertilizers, salt, etc.; these should be wet the mud and debris without remov-transported in proper containers. If a spillWhen cleaning under floor or chas- sis, be careful not to injure your ing them. The lower edge of doors,or leak should occur, immediately clean and dry the area. hands. rocker panels and frame members Use mud shields on your wheels. If you have drain holes which should not be 1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Re- drive on salted or gravel roads, mud allowed to clog with dirt as trapped wa- move any mud or road salt from the underside of the vehicle or in the wheel ter in these areas can cause corrosion.shields help protect your vehicle. Full- wells. size shields, which come as near to the Wash the underside of the vehicle thoroughly when winter is over.ground as possible, are the best. We rec-2. Wash with a mild car-wash soap, ommend that the fittings and the areamixed according to the manufacturer’s where the shields are installed be treatedinstructions. Use a soft cotton mitt and See “Washing and waxing your Toyota” keep it wet by dipping it frequently into for more tips. to resist corrosion. Your Toyota dealer willthe wash water. Do not rub hard-let be happy to assist in supplying and instal- Check the condition of your vehicle’s the soap and water remove the dirt. ling the shields if they are recommended paint and trim. If you find any chips or Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soap or scratches in the paint, touch them up im-for your area.neutral detergent. mediately to prevent corrosion from start-Do not park your vehicle in a damp, Road tar: Remove with turpentine or poorly ventilated garage. If you wash ing. If the chips or scratches have gone cleaners that are marked safe for painted your vehicle in the garage, or if you drive through the bare metal, have a qualified surfaces. body shop make the repair.it in covered with water or snow, your ga- rage may be so damp it will cause corro-NOTICE sion. Even if your garage is heated, a wetDo not use gasoline or strong vehicle can corrode if the ventilation is poor. solvents, which may be toxic or cause damage. 180

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