2009 Toyota 4Runner Owners Manual - Page 379

4-1. Maintenance and care n Rear height control air suspension (if equipped) Do not spray a jet of high-pressure water at the air suspension unit, especially the air spring, at an extremely close range. This may damage the air suspension. n Coating of rain clearing mirrors To maintain the rain clearing ability, observe the following instructions. l Clean the mirror with car shampoo or glass cleaner that does not contain any silicon or abrasive, and then rinse it throughly with water. l Expose the mirror to the sunlight 1 or 2 days. n To prevent deterioration and body corrosion l Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases: After driving near the sea coast After driving on salted roads If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface If you see dead insects or insect droppings on the paint After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron powder or chemical substances • If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud • If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface l If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately 4 Maintenance and care CAUTION n Caution about the exhaust pipe Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot. When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has cooled sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns. 357