Cleaning And Protecting The Vehicle Interior - Lexus NX300h Owner's Manual

Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior
Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.
Protecting the vehicle interior
 Remove dirt and dust using a vac-
uum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water.
 If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off
with a soft cloth dampened with
neutral detergent diluted to approx-
imately 1%. Wring out any excess
water from the cloth and thoroughly
wipe off remaining traces of deter-
gent and water.
■ Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type
cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush
to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping cir-
cles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty surfaces
and let them dry. Excellent results are
obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as
possible.
■ Handling the seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water
using a cloth or sponge. Also check the
belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying
or cuts.
■ Front side windows with UV protective
coating (vehicles with UV protective
coating)
The front side windows have UV protective
coating. To prevent any damage to the UV
protective coating, observe the following:
If the windows are dirty, gently wipe them
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with a cloth soaked in water or lukewarm
water as soon as possible.
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If the windows are very dirty, do not open
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and close them repeatedly.
WARNING
Water in the vehicle
■
Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehi-
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cle, such as on the floor, in the hybrid
battery (traction battery) air vents, and
in the luggage compartment.
Doing so may cause the hybrid battery,
electrical components, etc. to mal-
function or catch fire.
Do not get any of the SRS components
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or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
(→P.32)
An electrical malfunction may cause
the airbags to deploy or not function
properly, resulting in death or serious
injury.
Cleaning the interior (especially
■
instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner.
The instrument panel may reflect off the
windshield, obstructing the driver's view
and leading to an accident, resulting in
death or serious injury.
NOTICE
■ Cleaning detergents
Do not use the following types of
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detergent, as they may discolor the
vehicle interior or cause streaks or
damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic sub-
stances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and
bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions,
such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
● Do not use polish wax or polish
cleaner. The instrument panel's or
other interior part's painted surface
may be damaged.
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