2003 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 198

Washing and waxing your Toyota141. Check the interior of your vehicle. Water and dirt can accumulate under the floor mats and could cause corrosion. Occasionally check under the mats to make sure the area is dry. Be particularly careful when transporting chemicals, cleansers, fertilizers, salt, etc.; these should be transported in proper containers. If a spill or leak should occur, immediately clean and dry the area. Keep your vehicle in a well ventilated garage or a roofed place. Do not park your vehicle in a damp, poorly ventilated garage. If you wash your vehicle in the garage, or if you drive it in covered with water or snow, your garage may be so damp it will cause corrosion. Even if your garage is heated, a wet vehicle can corrode if the ventilation is poor. NOTICE Before washing your Toyota, be sure to observe the following in order to avoid the risk of damage to your vehicle. z Do not bring the tip of the nozzle of the highly-pressurized car wash closer to the air vent on your Toyota. If water enters, the hybrid vehicle battery assembly might be damaged. z Do not splash water on the electric components in the engine compartment. This may cause the malfunction of the electric components. Washing your Toyota Keep your washing. vehicle clean by regular 60p001b Your Toyota is a hybrid vehicle. Pay particular attention when washing your Toyota. The following cases may cause weakness to the paint or corrosion to the body and parts. Wash your vehicle as soon as possible. 191