Toyota C-HR2018, Owner'S Manual

Page: 320 / 516

320
6-1. Maintenance and care
C-HR_OM_USA_OM10526U
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
● 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.
■
Self-restoring coat
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coating that is resistant to small surface
scratches caused in a car wash, etc.
●
The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from when the vehicle is delivered from the
plant.
●
The restoration time differs depending on the depth of the scratch and out-
side temperature.
The restoration time may become shorter when the coating is warmed by
applying warm water.
●
Deep scratches caused by keys, coins, etc., cannot be restored.
●
Do not use wax that contain abrasives.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition: