Lexus RC350 Owner's Manual page 481

Automatic car washes (vehicles with CFRP parts)
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Do not use automatic car washes as they may scratch the CFRP parts 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 windows.
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Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed prop-
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erly.
When using a car wash
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If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range, the
door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the following correction proce-
dures to wash the vehicle:
Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehi-
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cle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart access system with
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push-button start. (→P. 154)
Aluminum wheels
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Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard brushes or
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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 a long
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distance in hot weather.
Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
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Brake
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Painted brake calipers (if equipped)
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• When using detergent, use neutral detergent. Do not use hard brushes or abrasive
cleaners, as they will damage the paint.
• Do not use detergent on the brake calipers when they are hot.
• Wash detergent off immediately after use.
RC F: Rust may form if the vehicle is parked with wet brake pads or disc rotors, causing
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them to stick. Before parking the vehicle after it is washed, drive slowly and apply the
brakes several times to dry the parts.
Bumpers
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Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
Side windows water-repellent coating (if equipped)
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The following precautions can extend the effectiveness of the water-repellent coating.
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• Remove any dirt, etc. from the side windows regularly.
• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate on the windows for a long period.
Clean the windows with a soft, damp cloth as soon as possible.
• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that contain abrasives when cleaning the windows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to remove condensation build up.
When the water-repellent performance has become insufficient, the coating can be
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repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.
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