Toyota 86 2022 Maintenance and care User Guide
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Perform cleaning in a manner appropriate to each component and its material
Cleaning instructions
- Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel wells, and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
- Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a chamois.
- If very dirty, use a car wash soap that does not contain abrasives and then thoroughly rinse with water.
- Wipe away any water.
- Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
- If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.
Automatic car washes
- Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
- Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface, and parts (wheel, etc.) and harm your vehicle’s paint.
High-pressure car washes
- As water may enter the cabin, do not bring the nozzle tip near the gaps around the doors or perimeter of the windows, or spray these areas continuously.
When using a car wash
- If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly.
- In that case, follow the following correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
- Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehicle is being washed.
- (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
- Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key system. (P.111)
Wheels and wheel ornaments (vehicles without matte painted wheels)
- remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent.
- Wash detergent off with water immediately after use.
- To protect the paint from damage, make sure to observe the following precautions.
- Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent
- Do not use hard brushes
- Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as after driving or parking in hot weather
Wheels and wheel ornaments (vehicles with matte-painted wheels)
- As matte-painted wheels require different cleaning methods than conventional wheels, be sure to observe the following. For details, consult your Toyota dealer.
- Remove dirt using water. If the wheels are excessively dirty, use a sponge or soft cloth dampened with a diluted neutral detergent to remove the dirt.
- To protect the matte paint from damage, make sure to observe the following precautions.
- Do not scrub or polish the wheels using a brush or dry cloth
- Do not use any wheel coatings or abrasive detergents
Brake pads and calipers
- Rust may form if the vehicle is parked with wet brake pads or disc rotors, causing them to stick. Before parking the vehicle after it is washed, drive slowly and apply the brakes several times to dry the parts
Bumpers
- Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
Plated portions
- If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as follows:
- Use a soft cloth dampened with an approximately 5% solution of neutral detergent and water to clean the dirt off.
- Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture.
- To remove oily deposits, use alcohol-wet wipes or a similar product.
WARNING
- When washing the vehicle Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment.
- Doing so may cause the electrical components, etc. to catch fire. exhaust pipes Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers to become quite hot.
- When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes and diffusers until they have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers can cause burns.
- Precaution regarding the rear bumper If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the following systems may not function correctly.
- If this occurs, consult your Toyota dealer.
- BSD/RCTA (if equipped)
- RAB (if equipped)
NOTICE
- To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (aluminum wheels, etc.)
- Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
- After driving near the sea coast
- After driving on salted roads
- If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
- If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the paint surface
- After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron powder or chemical substances
- If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud.
NOTICE
- If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
- If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
- To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place with low humidity when storing the wheels.
- Protective film for side sill plates (if equipped) Make sure to remove the protective film.
- Failure to do so may cause rust, depending on conditions.
- Cleaning the exterior lights
- Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
- This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
- Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
- Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
- To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side wiper arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning the wipers to their original position, do so from the passenger side first.
- When using a high pressure car wash
- When washing the vehicle, do not spray the camera or its surrounding area directly with a high-pressure washer. Shock applied from high pressure water may cause the device to not operate normally. Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured cover), connectors or the following parts.
- The parts may be damaged if they come into contact with high-pressure water.
- Traction related parts
- Suspension parts
- Steering parts
- Brake parts
- Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from the vehicle body. Otherwise, resin sections, such as moldings and bumpers, may be deformed and damaged. Also, do not continuously hold the nozzle in the same place.
- Do not spray the lower part of the windshield continuously. If water enters the air conditioning system intake located near the lower part of the windshield, the air conditioning system may not operate correctly.
- Do not wash the underside of the vehicle using a high pressure car washer.
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior
The following procedures will help protect your vehicle’s interior and keep it in top condition:
Protecting the vehicle interior
- Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces with a cloth dampened with lukewarm water.
- If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off with a soft cloth dampened with neutral detergent diluted to approximately 1%.
- Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off remaining traces of detergent and water.
Cleaning the leather areas
- Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner.
- Wipe off any excess dirt and dust with a soft cloth dampened with diluted detergent.
Use a diluted water solution of approximately 5% neutral wool detergent. - Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off all remaining traces of detergent.
- Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture. Allow the leather to dry in a shaded and ventilated area.
Cleaning the synthetic leather areas
- Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner.
- Wipe it off with a soft cloth dampened with neutral detergent diluted to approximately 1%.
- Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off remaining traces of detergent and water.
Caring for leather areas
Toyota recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year to maintain the quality of the vehicle’s interior.
Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty surfaces and let them dry. Excellent results are obtained by keep-ing the carpet as dry as possible.
Seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also check the belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
WARNING
- Water in the vehicle
- Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle.
Doing so may cause electrical components etc. to malfunction or catch fire. - Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet. ( P. 27)
An electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
- Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle.
- Cleaning the interior (especially instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect off the windshield, obstructing the driver’s view and leading to an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE
Cleaning detergents
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- Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehicle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
- Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline, alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
- Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
- Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other interior parts’ painted surface may be damaged.
Preventing damage to leather surfaces
- Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to and deterioration of leather surfaces:
- Remove any dust or dirt from leather surfaces immediately.
- Do not expose the vehicle to direct sunlight for extended periods of time. Park the vehicle in the shade, especially during summer.
- Do not place items made of vinyl, plastic, or containing wax on the upholstery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.
Water on the floor
- Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
- Vehicle systems such as the audio system may be damaged if water comes into contact with electrical components such as the audio system above or under the floor of the vehicle. Water may also cause the body to rust.
When cleaning the inside of the windshield
- Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the lens. Also, do not touch the lens. P.174
Cleaning the inside of the rear window
- Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause damage to the rear window defogger heater wires.
- Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean.
- Wipe the window in strokes running parallel to the heater wires.
- Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.
- When cleaning the instrument panel
- When small grains of sand and so forth have gotten into the instrument panel’s surface and cannot be wiped away using a cloth, use a clay bar without adding water.
- Forcibly trying to wipe the surface clean with a brush or sponge may scratch the surface or fragments of the cloth may be left in the surface.
Cleaning the leather areas
- Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner.
- Wipe off any excess dirt and dust with a soft cloth dampened with diluted detergent.
- Use a diluted water solution of approximately 5% neutral wool detergent.
- Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off all remaining traces of detergent.
- Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture.
- Allow the leather to dry in a shaded and ventilated area.
- Caring for leather areas
- Toyota recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year to maintain the quality of the vehicle’s interior.
Cleaning the synthetic leather areas
- Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner.
- Wipe it off with a soft cloth dampened with neutral detergent diluted to approximately 1%.
- Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off remaining traces of detergent and water.
Cleaning and protecting the Ultrasuede ®area
- If equipped
- Ultrasuede is a registered trademark of Toray Industries, Inc.
Perform cleaning in a manner appropriate to each component and its material
Day-to-day cleaning
- Periodic cleaning once a month is recommended.
- Wipe the entire Ultrasuede® area with a soft cloth that has been dampened with lukewarm water (approximately 104°F [40°C]) and squeezed out.
- Do not wipe too hard. Doing so may make the Ultrasuede® upholstery surface become uneven. Also, only use a clean cloth.
- Once dry, brush the area with a soft brush.
NOTICE
- When cleaning the Ultrasuede ® surfaces As Ultrasuede® is a suede-like product, do not brush it strongly.
- Doing so may cause fluff or pilling.
- Removing stuck-on dirt
- If fluff is attached to your clothes, etc. remove it by brushing it off with a soft brush.
- If this does not remove the fluff, remove it using adhesive tape.
Liquid stains
- If liquid is spilled, lightly pat the area with a tissue paper or similar to soak up the liquid.
- When mud, coffee, etc., has dried on the Ultrasuede® upholstery, remove it by lightly brushing the area with a soft brush or similar.
We recommend using a vacuum cleaner to clean up the area after the above has been performed. When a stain cannot be removed using the above procedures, remove it by performing the following:
- Lightly wipe the stained area from the outside to the inside from multiple angles with a soft cloth that has been dampened with lukewarm water (approximately 104°F [40°C]) and squeezed out. Do not wipe too hard.
- Doing so may make the Ultrasuede® upholstery surface become uneven. Also, only use a clean cloth.
- If the Ultrasuede® upholstery surface becomes uneven, lightly brush it with a soft brush.
Allow the surface to dry completely.
NOTICE
When soaking up spilled liquids Do not press down too firmly with the cloth, tissue paper etc., as doing so may cause the liquid to further penetrate the material, making soaking up the liquid more difficult.
Oily stains
You will need the following items:.
- A cloth that has been dampened with benzene
A dry cloth - Using a dry cloth or tissue paper, wipe away as much of the oil as possible to prevent the stained area from expanding.
- After patting the area from the outside to the inside from multiple angles using the cloth dampened with benzene, soak up the oil and benzene that floats up by patting the area with a dry cloth.
- If the Ultrasuede® upholstery surface becomes uneven, lightly brush it with a soft brush.
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Toyota 86 2022 Maintenance and care User Guide
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