Toyota Yaris: 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.
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...
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...
Other information:
DESCRIPTION The steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator or upper bracket assembly) activates the steering lock motor and moves the lock bar into the steering column to lock the steering. The steering may not unlock when the lock bar gets stuck in the lock hole of the steering column...
INSPECTION PROCEDURE 1. INSPECT KNOCK SENSOR (a) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below. Standard Resistance: Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition e1-1 - e1-2 25°C (77°F) 120 to 280 kΩ If the result is not as specified, replace the knock sensor...
Categories
The front and side supplemental restraint systems (SRS) include different
types of air bags. Please verify the different types of air bags
which are equipped on your vehicle by locating the “SRS AIRBAG”
location indicators. These indicators are visible in the area where the
air bags are installed.
The air bags are installed in the following locations:
The steering wheel hub (driver air bag)
The front passenger dashboard (front passenger air bag)
The outboard sides of the front seatbacks (side air bags)
The front and rear window pillars, and the roof edge along both
sides (curtain air bags)
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