Washing And Waxing - Lexus RX300 Manual

BODY
Check the interior of your vehicle. Water and dirt can accumulate
under the floor mats and could cause corrosion. Occasionally check
under the mats to make sure the area is dry. Be particularly careful
when transporting chemicals, cleansers, fertilizers, salt, etc. These
should be transported in proper containers. If a spill or leak should
occur, immediately clean and dry the area.
Use mud shields on your wheels. If you drive on salted or gravel
roads, mud shields help protect your vehicle. Full–size shields,
which come as near to the ground as possible, are the best. We
recommend that the fittings and the area where the shields are
installed be treated to resist corrosion. Your Lexus dealer will be
happy to assist in supplying and installing the shields if they are
recommended for your area.
Keep your vehicle in a well ventilated garage or a roofed place.
Do not park your vehicle in a damp, poorly ventilated garage.
If you wash your vehicle in the garage, or if you drive it in covered
with water or snow, your garage may be so damp it will cause
corrosion. Even if your garage is heated, a wet vehicle can corrode
if the ventilation is poor.
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WASHING AND WAXING

Washing your Lexus
Keep your vehicle clean by regular washing.
The following cases may cause weakness to the paint or corrosion
to the body and parts. Wash your vehicle as soon as possible.
D When driving in a coastal area
D When driving on a road sprinkled with antifreeze
D When having stuck of coal tar, tree sap, bird droppings and
carcass of an insect.
D When driving in the areas where there are a lot of smoke, soot,
dust, iron dust and chemical substance
D When the vehicle becomes remarkably dirty with dust and mud
Hand–washing your Lexus
Work in the shade and wait until the vehicle body is not hot to the
touch.
1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Remove any mud or road salt
from the underside of the vehicle or in the wheel wells.