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TOYOTA 2012 Avalon User Manual

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4-1. Maintenance and care

NOTICE

To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)

Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:

• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,

iron powder or chemical substances

• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzine 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

Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.

Do not apply wax on the surface of the lights. Wax may cause damage to
the lenses.

When using an automatic car wash
(vehicles equipped with the raindrop detection windshield wipers)

Turn off the wiper switch.

If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-
ers may operate and the wiper blades
may be damaged.

Off

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