2009 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 372

OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 345 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 4-1. Maintenance and care n Caring for leather areas Toyota recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year to maintain the quality of the vehicle's interior. n Shampooing the carpets There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not apply water. The excellent results are obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as possible. n Seat belts Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also check the belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts. CAUTION n Water in the vehicle l Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle, such as on the floor, in the hybrid battery (traction battery) air vents, or in the luggage compartment. Doing so may cause the hybrid battery, electrical components etc. to malfunction or catch fire. l Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet. (→P. 90) Electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function properly, resulting in death or serious injury. 4 Maintenance and care 345 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)