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4-1. Maintenance and care
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n Cleaning the inside of the back window and the rear quarter windows
Do not use glass cleaner to clean the back window and the rear quarter win-
dows, as this may cause damage to the rear window defogger heater wires
or antennas. Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm water to gently wipe the
window clean. Wipe the window in strokes running parallel to the heater
wires.
n Caring for leather areas
Toy ota re co mme nds cle ani ng th e int eri or of th e veh icl e at le a st tw ic e a yea r
to maintain the quality of the vehicle’s interior.
n Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a
sponge or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not apply
water. The excellent results are obtained when keeping the carpet as dry as
possible.
n Seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also
check the belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
CAUTION
n Water in the vehicle
l Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the electrical components etc. to malfunction or catch
fire.
l Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
(→P. 9 5)
Electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function
properly, resulting in death or severe injury.
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