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) Owner's Manual: Keyless Entry System

This system uses the key buttons to remotely lock and unlock the doors and the liftgate, and opens the trunk lid. The system can start the engine without having to take the key out of your purse or pocket. It can also help you signal for attention...

Toyota Yaris XP210 (2020-2026) Reapir and Service Manual: Dtc Check / Clear

DTC CHECK / CLEAR CHECK DTC (a) Check for DTCs (Test Failed / Pending / Confirmed). Powertrain > Radar Cruise1 > Trouble Codes Powertrain > Radar Cruise2 > Trouble Codes Radar Cruise1: Stored in the ECM Radar Cruise2: Stored in millimeter wave radar sensor assembly GTS Display Description Test Failed Represent malfunctions that were detected during the current trip...

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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.