1996 Toyota Corolla Owners Manual - Page 148

Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove as much dirt as possible. Several types of foam cleaners are available; some are in aerosol cans and others are powders or liquids which you mix with water to produce a foam. To shampoo the carpets, use a sponge or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not apply water-the best results are obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as possible. Read the shampoo instructions and follow them closely. Seat belts The seat belts may be cleaned with mild soap and water or with lukewarm water. Use a cloth or sponge. As you are cleaning, check the belts for excessive wear, fraying, or cuts. The built-in child restraint pad is attached to the child restraint cushion and seatback with fastener tapes. You can remove the pad, machine wash it in cold water and tumble dry it on a low heat setting. NOTICE Never bleach or iron the pad, and do not dry clean it. Windows The windows may be cleaned with any household window cleaner. NOTICE When cleaning the inside of the windows, be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires on the rear window. Air conditioning control panel, car audio, instrument panel, console panel, and switches Use a soft damp cloth for cleaning. Soak a clean soft cloth in water or lukewarm water then lightly wipe off any dirt. zIf you use cleaners or polishing agents, make sure their ingredients do not include the substances mentioned above. zIf you use a liquid car freshener, do not spill the liquid onto the vehicle's interior surfaces. It may contain the ingredients mentioned above. Immediately clean any spill using the method mentioned above. If you have any questions about the cleaning of your Toyota, your local Toyota dealer will be pleased to answer them. NOTICE Do not use dye or bleach on the belts-it may weaken them. Built-in child restraint The built-in child restraint may be cleaned with mild soap and lukewarm water. NOTICE zDo not use organic substances (solvents, kerosene, alcohol, gasoline, etc.) or alkaline or acidic solutions. These chemicals can cause discoloring, staining or peeling of the surface. NOTICE Do not use dye or bleach on the belts-it may weaken them. 142