Toyota BZ4X 2023 Maintenance and care 

For the 2023 Toyota BZ4X, careful upkeep and care are essential to keep not only the car’s great performance and dependability but also the long-lasting environmental friendliness that comes with being an electric SUV. To make sure that this electric marvel works at its best, it needs to be serviced and checked by authorized Toyota technicians on a frequent basis. These technicians are specially trained to handle the needs of this electric marvel. Also, careful attention is paid to managing the battery. Improving charging schedules and keeping a good charging infrastructure in good shape are key to getting the most out of the BZ4X’s driving range and battery life. In addition to the electric powertrain, regular maintenance like rotating the tires, checking the brakes, and changing the fluids are still necessary to make sure the drive experience is safe and smooth. The 2023 BZ4X is committed to sustainable mobility, and it encourages owners to follow a repair schedule that not only keeps the car running well but also shows Toyota’s commitment to a greener future with every mile driven.

2023 toyota BZ4x Specs, Price, Features and Mileage (Brochure)

Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior

Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condition:

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.
• For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly 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.

Self-restoring coat
The vehicle body has a self-restoring coating that is resistant to small surface scratches caused in a car wash, etc.

• The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from when the vehicle is delivered from the plant.
• The restoration time differs depending on the depth of the scratch and outside temperature.
• The restoration time may become shorter when the coating is warmed by applying warm water.
• Deep scratches caused by keys, coins, etc., cannot be restored.
• Do not use wax that contains abrasives.

Automatic car washes
Before washing the vehicle:

• Fold the mirrors
• Turn off the power back door (if equipped) 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, parts (wheel, etc.) and harm your vehicle’s paint.
• The rear spoiler may not be washable in some automatic car washes. There may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.

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.

Note for a smart key system

• 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.
• If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet during a car wash, a buzzer may sound outside the vehicle and “Key Detected In Vehicle” may be shown on the multi-information display.
• To turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.

Wheels and wheel ornaments

• 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

Painted brake calipers (if equipped)

• When using detergent, use neutral detergent. Do not use hard brushes or abrasive cleaners, as they will damage the paint.
• Do not use detergent on the brake callipers when they are hot.
• Wash detergent off immediately after use.

Brake pads and callipers

• 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 motor compartment. Doing so may cause the electrical components, etc. to catch fire.

When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)

Set the wiper switch to off. If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may operate unexpectedly in the following situations, and may result in hands being caught or other serious injuries and cause damage to the wiper blades.

• Off
• “AUTO”

When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is located is touched by hand. When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor

WARNING

• If something bumps against the windshield
• If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into the raindrop sensor

Precaution regarding the rear bumper

• If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may malfunction. If this occurs, consult your Toyota dealer.
• Toyota Safety Sense 3.0
• BSM (if equipped)
• RCTA (if equipped)
• PKSB (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
• 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.

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.

When using a high-pressure car wash

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
  •  Steering parts
  •  Suspension 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 the remaining traces of detergent and water.

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 keeping the carpet as dry as possible.

Handling the 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.

Front side windows with IR protective coating
The front side windows have IR protective coating. To prevent any dam age to the IR protective coating, observe the following:

• If the windows are dirty, gently wipe them with a cloth soaked in water or lukewarm water as soon as possible.
• If the windows are very dirty, do not open and close them repeatedly.

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.
  
• An electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function properly, resulting in death or serious injury.
• Vehicles with wireless charger: Do not let the wireless charger get wet.
• Failure to do so may cause the charger to become hot and cause burns or could cause electric shock resulting in death or serious injury.
• Cleaning the interior (especially the 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

• Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolour the vehicle interior or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Areas other than the seats and steering wheel: 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
• Steering wheel: Organic substances, such as thinner, and cleaner that contain alcohol
• Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel’s or other interior part’s 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 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. 

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 or antenna.
• Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm water to gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes running parallel to the heater wires or antenna.
• Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires or antenna.

NOTICE

• Be careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.
• Cleaning the front side windows Do not use any compound or abrasive product (e.g., glass cleaner, detergent, wax) to clean the windows. It may damage the coating.

Cleaning the areas with satin-finish metal accents

• Remove dirt using a water-dampened soft cloth or synthetic chamois.
• Wipe the surface with a dry soft cloth to remove any remaining moisture.

Cleaning the areas with satin finish metal accents

The metal areas use a layer of real metal for the surface. It is necessary to clean them regularly. If dirty areas are left uncleaned for long periods of time, they may be difficult to clean.

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

NOTICE

• 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 wax on the upholstery, as they may stick to the leather surface if the vehicle interior heats up significantly.

Cleaning the synthetic leather area

• 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 the remaining traces of detergent and water.

Cleaning fabric portions

• To remove dust from the fabric, use a vacuum cleaner or adhesive tape. However, please remove the dust near the passenger airbag ornament by hand.
• Use a cloth dampened with water to gently wipe the fabric clean. Do not use detergents to clean the fabric.
• Vehicles with radiant heaters: Do not hard scrub on the fabric portion of the radiant heaters 

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