Toyota 4Runner 4 IV N210 owners manual page 338

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’04 4Runner_U (L/O 0308) Protecting your Toyota from corrosion Toyota, through the diligent research, de- Wetness or dampness to certain parts High pressure water or steam is effec- sign and use of the most advancedof your vehicle for an extended periodtive for cleaning the vehicle’s underside technology available, helps prevent corro-of time, may cause corrosion even and wheel housings. Pay particular sion and provides you with the finest qual-though other parts of the vehicle mayattention to these areas as it is difficult ity vehicle construction. Now, it is up tobe dry. to see all the mud and dirt. It will do you. Proper care of your Toyota can help High ambient temperatures can causemore harm than good to simply wet the ensure long-term corrosion prevention.corrosion to those components of themud and debris without removing. The The most common causes of corrosionvehicle which do not dry quickly due tolower edge of doors, rocker panels and to your vehicle are: lack of proper ventilation. frame members have drain holes which The accumulation of road salt, dirt and The above signifies the necessity to keepshould not be allowed to clog with dirt moisture in hard-to-reach areas underyour vehicle, particularly the underside, asas trapped water in these areas can the vehicle. clean as possible and to repair any dam-cause corrosion. age to paint or protective coatings as Wash the underside of the vehicle thor- Chipping of paint, or undercoating oughly when winter is over. caused by minor accidents or by soon as possible. stones and gravel. To help prevent corrosion on yourSee “Washing and waxing your Toyota” on Toyota, follow these guidelines:page 339 in this Section for more tips. Care is especially important if you live Check the condition of your vehicle’s in particular areas or operate your ve-Wash your vehicle frequently It. is, of paint and trim If. you find any chips or hicle under certain environmental condi- course, necessary to keep your vehicle scratches in the paint, touch them up im- tions: clean by regular washing, but to prevent mediately to prevent corrosion from start- Road salt or dust control chemicals will corrosion, the following points should be ing. If the chips or scratches have gone observed: accelerate corrosion, as will the pres- through the bare metal, have a qualified ence of salt in the air near the sea- If you drive on salted roads in thebody shop make the repair. coast or in areas of industrial pollution.winter or if you live near the ocean, High humidity accelerates corrosion es-you should hose off the undercarriage pecially when temperatures range justat least once a month to minimize cor- above the freezing point. rosion. 338 2004 4RUNNER from Aug. ’03 Prod. (OM35811U)

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