Toyota Highlander Owners Manual: Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition:
- Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle
body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.
- Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
- For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly
with water.
- Wipe away any water.
- Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.
Automatic car washes
- Before washing the vehicle:
- Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle's paint.
High pressure car washes
- Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity
of
the windows.
- Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your
vehicle is
closed properly.
When using a car wash (vehicles with a smart key system)
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the
effective
range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the
following
correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
- place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 M) or more separate from the
vehicle
while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not
stolen.)
- Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key
system.
Aluminum wheels
Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
Warning
When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so
may
cause the electrical components etc. To catch fire.
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 your toyota dealer. |
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 contaminated with soot, oily smoke,
mine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
- If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
- If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the
paint surface
- if the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired
immediately.
- To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store
in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
Cleaning the exterior lights
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The following procedures will help protect your vehicle’s interior
and keep it in top condition:
Protecting the vehicle interior
Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
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Turning on the high beam headlights
With the headlights on, push
the lever away from you to turn
on the high beams.
Pull the lever toward you to the
center position to turn the high
beams off.
Pull the lever toward you and
release it to flash the high
beams once.
You can flash the high beams with the headlights on ...
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