2003 Toyota RAV4 Owners Manual - Page 170

Washing and waxing your Toyota 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. Your Toyota is an electric vehicle. Pay particular attention when washing your Toyota. 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 apply high-pressurized water to the traction battery and motor or other components equipped underside of the vehicle. Water entering the motor will cause severe motor damage. Water entering the battery pack may cause short-circuit. z Do not splash water on the electric components in the motor compartment. This may cause the malfunction of the electric components. 161