Lexus 2015 RX350 Owner's Manual page 652

4-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (alu-
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minum wheels etc.)
Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
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• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in 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.
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To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place with
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low humidity when storing the wheels.
Cleaning the exterior lights
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Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
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This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
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Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
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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 an automatic car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
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Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in
be damaged.
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, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may
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