Lexus GS350 Owner's Manual page 361

Automatic car washes
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Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of the vehicle.
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Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and harm your
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vehicle's paint.
Rear spoiler (if equipped) may not be washable in some automatic car washes. There
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may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.
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.
Notes for a smart access system with push-button start
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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. 152)
Aluminum wheels
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Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent.
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Wash detergent off with water immediately after use.
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To protect the paint from damage, make sure to observe the following precautions.
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• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as after driving or park-
ing in hot weather
Brake
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Brake caliper coating (GS350/GS300 with orange brake calipers for F SPORT mod-
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els, and GS F)
• When using detergent, use neutral detergent.
Do not use hard brushes or abrasive cleaners, as they will damage the coating.
• Do not use detergent on the brake calipers when they are hot.
• Wash detergent off immediately after use.
GS 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.
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