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Wheels and wheel ornaments
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Remove any dirt immediately by using a
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neutral detergent.
Wash detergent off with water immedi-
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ately after use.
To protect the paint from damage, make
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sure to observe the following precau-
tions.
• 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 caliper coating (F SPORT mod-
■
els)
When using detergent, use neutral deter-
●
gent. Do not use hard brushes or abra-
sive cleaners, as they will damage the
paint.
Do not use detergent on the brake cali-
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pers when they are hot.
Wash detergent off immediately after
●
use.
Bumpers
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Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
Side windows water-repellent coating
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The following precautions can extend the
●
effectiveness of the water-repellent coat-
ing.
• Remove any dirt, etc. from the side win-
dows regularly.
• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate
on the windows for a long period.
Clean the windows with a soft, damp
cloth as soon as possible.
• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that
contain abrasives when cleaning the win-
dows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to
remove condensation build up.
When the water-repellent performance
●
has become insufficient, the coating can
be repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.
Plated portions
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If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as
follows:
RC350-RC300_OM_General_OM24884E
6-1. Maintenance and care
Use a soft cloth dampened with an
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approximately 5% solution of neutral
detergent and water to clean the dirt off.
Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to
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remove any remaining moisture.
To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet
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wipes or a similar product.
WARNING
When washing the vehicle
■
Do not apply water to the inside of the
engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components, etc. to
catch fire.
When cleaning the windshield (vehi-
■
cles with rain-sensing windshield wip-
ers)
Set the wipers to the intermittent wind-
shield wipers. (
P.182)
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers
may operate unexpectedly in the follow-
ing situations, and may result in hands
being caught or other serious injuries
and cause damage to the wiper blades.
When the upper part of the windshield
●
where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
When a wet rag or similar is held close
●
to the raindrop sensor
If something bumps against the wind-
●
shield
If you directly touch the raindrop sen-
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sor body or if something bumps into
the raindrop sensor
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