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6-1. Maintenance and care
CAUTION
When washing the vehicle
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Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may cause
the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
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Turn off the wiper switch.
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may
operate unexpectedly in the following situa-
tions, and may result in hands being caught
or other serious injuries and cause damage
to the wiper blades.
When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is located is
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touched by hand
When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
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If something bumps against the windshield
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If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into the
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raindrop sensor
Precautions regarding exhaust pipes
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Exhaust gases cause exhaust pipes to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch any pipes until they have cooled
sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes can cause burns.
Precaution regarding the Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
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If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may malfunc-
tion. If this occurs, consult your Lexus dealer.
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