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...

Other information:

Toyota Yaris XP210 (2020-2026) Reapir and Service Manual: Lost Communication with Alternator Missing Message (P161A87)

DESCRIPTION The ECM communicates with the generator assembly via LIN communication. If a LIN communication error is detected, the ECM stores this DTC. DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area MIL Note P161A87 Lost Communication with Alternator Missing Message Generator assembly or ECM communication stops for approximately 17 minutes or more with the ignition switch ON (1 trip detection logic) Wire harness or connector Generator assembly ECM Comes on SAE Code: P161A WIRING DIAGRAM CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT NOTICE: Inspect the fuses for circuits related to this system before performing the following inspection procedure...

Toyota Yaris XP210 (2020-2026) Owner's Manual: Exterior Care

The paintwork on your Toyota represents the latest technical developments in composition and methods of application. Environmental hazards, however, can harm the paint’s protective properties, if proper care is not taken. Here are some examples of possible damage, with tips on how to prevent them...