Lexus LFA Owner's Manual page 231

Automatic car washes
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Do not use automatic car washes as they may scratch the vehicle body and damage
the 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
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windows or rear hatch.
Before car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed prop-
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erly.
Aluminum wheels
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Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard
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brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical cleaners.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after driving
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for long distance in the hot weather.
Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
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Cleaning the rear quarter glass
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As the rear quarter glasses are made of polycarbonate, follow the procedure
below.
Remove dust and dirt on the surface with plenty of water.
STEP 1
Clean the surface using a mild soap or neutral detergent.
STEP 2
Rinse it with adequate water.
STEP 3
Cleaner precaution
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Do not use abrasive cleaners.
Outside rear view mirror rain-clearing coating
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Observe the following precautions in order to retain the rain-clearing properties of
the mirrors:
Clean the mirrors using a car shampoo or glass cleaner that does not contain
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silicone or an abrasive compound, and rinse thoroughly with water.
Allow the mirrors to be exposed to direct sunlight for 1 to 2 days.
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