Toyota Yaris: Exterior Care / Repairing Damage to the Finish

Toyota Yaris XP210 (2020-2025) 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 (2020-2025) Owner's Manual: Mounting the Spare Tire

4-Door Remove dirt and grime from the mounting surfaces of the wheel and hub, including the hub bolts, with a cloth. Mount the spare tire. Install the lug nuts with the beveled edge inward; tighten them by hand. Turn the lug wrench counterclockwise and lower the vehicle...

Toyota Yaris XP210 (2020-2025) Owner's Manual: Vehicle Loading

This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability. Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading your vehicle, familiarize yourself with the following terms for determining your vehicle’s weight ratings, from the vehicle’s Safety Certification Label and Tire and Load Information Label: Base Curb Weight is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment...