Lexus RX450H Manual page 497

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Aluminum wheels
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Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use
hard brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical
cleaners. Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
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Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after
driving for long distance in the hot weather.
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Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
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Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
CAUTION
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When cleaning the windshield
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When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is
located is touched by hand
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When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
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If something bumps against the windshield
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If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into
the raindrop sensor
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Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has
cooled sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
RX450h_EE
Set the wiper switch to off.
Off
If the wiper switch is in
ers may operate unexpectedly in the fol-
lowing situations, and may result in
hands being caught or other serious inju-
ries and cause damage to the wiper
blades.
4-1. Maintenance and care
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