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: Stop and Start System does not Operate (Battery Condition)

DESCRIPTION When the stop and start system does not operate, check whether the operation is prohibited because the auxiliary battery conditions are not met. Data List items Hood Courtesy Switch Auxiliary Battery Current Auxiliary Battery Fluid Temperature (Start) Auxiliary Battery Fluid Temperature Idling Stop Rate Total Idling Stop Rate Integrated Current Status of Auxiliary Battery Charge Control Minimum Voltage (Cranking) Minimum Voltage (Starter Solenoid Engagement) State of BBC Stop&Start Operating Permission (Power Management) Stop&Start Operating Permission (Minimum Voltage (Starter Solenoid Engagement)) Stop&Start Operating Permission (Minimum Voltage (Cranking)) Stop&Start Operating Permission (Integrated Current) Stop&Start Operating Prohibition (Jump Start) Stop&Start Operating Prohibition (Manual Start for the First Time) Auxiliary Battery Type Ambient Temperature Alternator Status NOTICE: If the Data List item Stop&Start Operating Permission (Power Management) is "NG" even after correcting a certain problem using the diagnostic troubleshooting procedures, the problem may be due to the auxiliary battery charge amount being temporarily low or the auxiliary battery may be deteriorated...

Toyota Yaris XP210 (2020-2026) Owner's Manual: Locking, Unlocking with Auxiliary Key

Turn the auxiliary key toward the front to lock, toward the back to unlock. Lock Unlock To lock All doors and the liftgate lock automatically when the driver’s door is locked using the auxiliary key. To unlock The driver’s door unlocks when the auxiliary key is turned briefly to the unlock position and then immediately returned to the center position...