Toyota Yaris: Exterior Care / Bright-Metal Maintenance

Toyota Yaris XP210 (2020-2026) Owner's Manual / Maintenance and Care / Appearance Care / Exterior Care / Bright-Metal Maintenance

Use tar remover to remove road tar and insects. Never do this with a knife or similar tool.
To prevent corrosion on bright-metal surfaces, apply wax or chrome preservative and rub it to a high luster.
During cold weather or in coastal areas, cover bright-metal parts with a coating of wax or preservative heavier than usual. It would also help to coat them with noncorrosive petroleum jelly or some other protective compound.

NOTICE

Do not use steel wool, abrasive cleaners, or strong detergents containing highly alkaline or caustic agents on chrome-plated or anodized aluminum parts. This may result in damage to the protective coating and cause discoloration or paint deterioration.

Repairing Damage to the Finish

Deep scratches or chips on the finish should be repaired promptly. Exposed metal quickly rusts and can lead to major repairs. NOTICE If your Toyota is damaged and needs metal parts repaired or replaced, make sure the body shop applies anti-corrosion materials to all parts, both repaired and new...

Underbody Maintenance

Road chemicals and salt used for ice and snow removal and solvents used for dust control may collect on the underbody. If not removed, they will speed up rusting and deterioration of such underbody parts as fuel lines, frame, floor pan, and exhaust system, even though these parts may be coated with anti-corrosive material...

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Toyota Yaris XP210 (2020-2026) Reapir and Service Manual: Lost Communication with ECM/PCM "A" Missing Message (U010087,U012687,U012987)

DESCRIPTION The AWD ECU assembly receives signals from the ECM, steering sensor and skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) via CAN communication. DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area Warning Indicate Memory U010087 Lost Communication with ECM/PCM "A" Missing Message When the ignition switch is ON, the IG1 terminal voltage is 10 V or more and the vehicle speed is 60 km/h (37 mph) or more, signals cannot be received from the ECM for 1 second or more CAN communication system AWD ECU assembly ECM Displayed Yes U012687 Lost Communication with Steering Angle Sensor Module Missing Message When the following continues: When the IG1 terminal voltage is 10 V or more, communication with the steering sensor is impossible for 1 second or more When the IG1 terminal voltage is 10 V or more, a condition in which communication with the steering sensor is impossible occurs 1 time or more within a 5-second period, and this occurs 10 times within 60 seconds CAN communication system AWD ECU assembly Steering sensor Displayed Yes U012987 Lost Communication with Brake System Control Module Missing Message When the IG1 terminal voltage is 10 V or more, communication with the skid control ECU (brake actuator assembly) is impossible for 3 seconds or more CAN communication system AWD ECU assembly Skid control ECU (Brake actuator assembly) Displayed Yes PROCEDURE 1...

Toyota Yaris XP210 (2020-2026) Reapir and Service Manual: Removal

REMOVAL CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT The necessary procedures (adjustment, calibration, initialization or registration) that must be performed after parts are removed and installed, or replaced during fuel pump assembly removal/installation are shown below...