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: Road Test

ROAD TEST ROAD TEST (a) Check for DTCs. Click here Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes HINT: When DTCs are output, perform troubleshooting for each DTC. Click here (b) Turn the iMT switch on and off and check that the iMT indicator light illuminates and turns off...

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

INSTALLATION CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT CAUTION: Wear protective gloves. Sharp areas on the parts may injure your hands. HINT: Use the same procedure for the driver side and front passenger side. The procedure listed below is for the driver side. PROCEDURE 1...

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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.