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4-1. Maintenance and care
AVALON_U_OM41430U
n Cleaning the inside of the rear window
Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause dam-
age to the rear window defogger heater wires. 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 o t a rec o m mend s cle a n ing the in ter i o r of the ve hic l e at leas t twi c e a ye ar
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 by 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 electrical
components to malfunction or catch fire.
l Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
(→P. 86 )
Electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function
properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
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