2009 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 369

OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 342 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 4 -1 . M a int e na nc e a nd c a re Cle a ning a nd prot e c t ing t he ve hicle 's ex t e rior Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condition. l 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. l For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly with water. l Wipe away any water. l 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. n Automatic car washes l Fold the mirrors back before washing the vehicle. l Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and harm your vehicle's paint. n High pressure automatic car washes Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the windows. Before entering an automatic car wash, check that the fuel filler door is closed. n Aluminum wheels Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical cleaners. Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint. n Bumpers and side moldings Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners. 342 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)