Cleaning And Protecting The Vehicle Exterior - Lexus LS460 User Manual

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6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior

Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition:
Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body,
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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.
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For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly
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with water.
Wipe away any water.
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Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
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If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle body is
cool.
Automatic car washes
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Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of the
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vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and harm
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your vehicle' s paint.
High pressure car washes
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Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the win-
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dows and the air suspension unit (if equipped).
Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed
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properly.
LS460/LS460L_U (OM50D48U)