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6-1. Maintenance and care
NOTICE
Preventing damage to leather sur-
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faces
Observe the following precautions to
avoid damage to and deterioration of
leather surfaces:
● Remove any dust or dirt from leather
surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct
sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, espe-
cially during summer.
Do not place items made of vinyl, plas-
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tic, or containing wax on the uphol-
stery, as they may stick to the leather
surface if the vehicle interior heats up
significantly.
Water on the floor
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Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.
Vehicle systems such as the audio system
may be damaged if water comes into
contact with electrical components such
as the audio system above or under the
floor of the vehicle. Water may also
cause the body to rust.
When cleaning the inside of the wind-
■
shield (vehicles with Lexus Safety
System+)
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the
lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
(→P.185)
■ Cleaning the inside of the rear win-
dow
Do not use glass cleaner to clean the
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rear window, as this may cause dam-
age to the rear window defogger
heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth
dampened with lukewarm water to
gently wipe the window clean. Wipe
the window in strokes running parallel
to the heater wires or antenna.
● Be careful not to scratch or damage
the heater wires or antenna.
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■ Cleaning the front side windows
Do not use any compound or abrasive
product (e.g., glass cleaner, detergent,
wax) to clean the windows. It may dam-
age the coating.
Cleaning the leather areas
 Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner.
 Wipe off any excess dirt and dust
with a soft cloth dampened with
diluted detergent.
Use a diluted water solution of approxi-
mately 5% neutral wool detergent.
 Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off all
remaining traces of detergent.
 Wipe the surface with a dry, soft
cloth to remove any remaining
moisture. Allow the leather to dry in
a shaded and ventilated area.
■ Caring for leather areas
Lexus recommends cleaning the interior of
the vehicle at least twice a year to maintain
the quality of the vehicle's interior.
Cleaning the synthetic leather
areas
 Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner.
 Wipe it off with a soft cloth damp-
ened with neutral detergent diluted
to approximately 1%.
 Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent and
water.