TOYOTA 2011 Prius - Manual (Page 440)

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n Automatic car washes
l Before washing the vehicle, do the following.
• Fold the mirrors back.
• Remove the antenna.
l Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface
and harm your vehicle’s paint.
n High pressure automatic car washes
l Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity
of the windows.
l Before car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed
properly.
n Aluminum wheels
l Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use
hard brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical
cleaners.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
l Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after
driving for long distance in the hot weather.
l Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
n Bumpers and side moldings
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.