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: Turn Signal/Hazard Flasher Circuit Current Above Threshold (B150819)

DESCRIPTION This DTC is stored when the combination meter assembly detects a short in a turn signal light circuit. HINT: If there is a short in a turn signal light circuit, all of the turn signal lights in that circuit will not blink. DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area B150819 Turn Signal/Hazard Flasher Circuit Current Above Threshold Diagnosis Condition: Auxiliary battery voltage is 10 V or more Malfunction Status: Short in turn signal light circuit Headlight assembly Headlight unit assembly LH Headlight unit assembly RH Wire Harness LH Wire Harness RH Outer rear view mirror assembly Side turn signal light assembly LH Side turn signal light assembly RH Rear combination light assembly Rear turn signal light LED Harness or connector Combination meter assembly WIRING DIAGRAM CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT NOTICE: When replacing the combination meter assembly, always replace it with a new one...

Toyota Yaris XP210 (2020-2026) Reapir and Service Manual: Data List / Active Test

DATA LIST / ACTIVE TEST DATA LIST HINT: Using the GTS to read the Data List allows the values or states of switches, sensors, actuators and other items to be read without removing any parts. This non-intrusive inspection can be very useful because intermittent conditions or signals may be discovered before parts or wiring is disturbed...