Lexus LC500 2017 Owner's Manual page 280

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6-1. Maintenance and care
the filter using a vacuum cleaner.
4 Install the filter in its original posi-
tion, and then install the grille.
5 Start the hybrid system and check
that the warning message on the
multi-information display disap-
pears.
It may take several minutes before the
warning message disappears.
■ Cleaning the air intake vents and filters
Dust on the air intake vents or filters may
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interferes cooling of the hybrid battery
(traction battery) and results in poor fuel
consumption. Clean the air intake vents
and filters periodically.
● If continuing to drive the vehicle with
"Maintenance required for Traction bat-
tery cooling parts See owner's manual"
shown on the multi-information display,
the hybrid battery (traction battery) input
and output may be restricted, leading to a
reduction in hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) output and a malfunction. It may
cause poor fuel consumption or a mal-
function. If the warning message is shown,
contact your Lexus dealer or clean the air
intake vents and filters immediately.
Improper handling may result in damage
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to the grille or filters. If you have any con-
cerns about cleaning the filters, contact
your Lexus dealer.
If the warning message on the multi-infor-
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mation display does not disappear after
cleaning the filters, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer.
● Timing of cleaning filters differs depend-
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ing on the use environment of the vehicle.
NOTICE
When cleaning the air intake vents
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and filters
Observe the following precautions. Fail-
ure to do so may cause damage to the
vehicle.
When removing the air intake vent
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grille, make sure to turn the power
switch off to stop the hybrid system.
● Do not use water or other liquid to
clean the air intake vents or filters.
● Do not allow water or foreign matter to
enter the air intake vent when the grille
is removed.
● Carefully handle the removed filters
not to damage.
If the filter is damaged, have it replaced
with a new filter by your Lexus dealer.
● Make sure to reinstall the filters and
vents to its original positions after
cleaning.
● Do not install anything but the filters
exclusive for this vehicle to the air
intake vents or use the vehicle without
installing the filters.
Cleaning the areas with satin-fin-
ish metal accents
 Remove dirt using a water-damp-
ened soft cloth or synthetic chamois.
 Wipe the surface with a dry soft
cloth to remove any remaining
moisture.
Cleaning the areas with satin-finish
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metal accents
The metal areas use a layer of real metal for
the surface. It is necessary to clean them
regularly. If dirty areas are left uncleaned for