Shampooing The Carpets; Seat Belts Cleaning; Water In The Vehicle - Lexus IS250 2009 Service Manual

4-1. Maintenance and care
Caring for leather areas
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Lexus recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year to main-
tain the quality of the vehicle' s interior.

Shampooing the carpets

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There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a sponge or
brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not apply water. The excel-
lent results are obtained when keeping the carpet as dry as possible.
Seat belts
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Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also check the
belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
CAUTION

Water in the vehicle

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Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle.
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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.
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Electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function properly,
resulting in death or severe injury.
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