Toyota Yaris: Exterior Care / Repairing Damage to the Finish

Toyota Yaris XP210 (2020-2026) Owner's Manual / Maintenance and Care / Appearance Care / Exterior Care / 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. This will prevent them from rusting.

Maintaining the Finish

Washing To help protect the finish from rust and deterioration, wash your Toyota thoroughly and frequently, at least once a month, with lukewarm or cold water...

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...

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

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1. INSTALL NO. 8 ANTENNA CORD SUB-ASSEMBLY (a) Engage the guide to install the No. 8 antenna cord sub-assembly. (b) Install the bolt. Torque: 10 N·m {102 kgf·cm, 7 ft·lbf} (c) Connect the connector. 2. INSTALL NO...

Toyota Yaris XP210 (2020-2026) Owner's Manual: Accessory Socket

Only use genuine Toyota accessories or the equivalent requiring no greater than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A). The ignition must be switched to ACC or ON. Type A Type B NOTICE To prevent accessory socket damage or electrical failure, pay attention to the following: Do not use accessories that require more than 120 W (DC 12 V, 10 A)...

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Break-In Period

No special break-in is necessary, but a few precautions in the first 600 miles (1,000 km) may add to the performance, economy, and life of the vehicle.

Do not race the engine. Do not maintain one constant speed, either slow or fast, for a long period of time. Do not drive constantly at full-throttle or high engine rpm for extended periods of time. Avoid unnecessary hard stops. Avoid full-throttle starts.