Lexus RC 350 2019 Owner's Manual page 296

294 6-1. Maintenance and care
WARNING
Water in the vehicle
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Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehi-
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cle.
Doing so may cause electrical compo-
nents, etc. to malfunction or catch fire.
Do not get any of the SRS components
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or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
(P.38)
An electrical malfunction may cause the
airbags to deploy or not function prop-
erly, resulting in death or serious injury.
Cleaning the interior (especially
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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
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Do not use the following liquids, as
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they may discolor the vehicle interior
or cause streaks or damage to painted
surfaces:
• Center Display: Organic substances
such as benzine or gasoline, alkaline
solutions, and alcohol
• Seats: Alkaline solutions, organic sub-
stances such as thinner or benzine,
and alcohol
• Other parts: Organic substances such
as benzine or gasoline, alkaline or
acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
Do not use polish wax or polish
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cleaner. The instrument panel's or
other interior part's painted surface
may be damaged.
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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
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surfaces immediately.
Do not expose the vehicle to direct
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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-
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shield (vehicles with Lexus Safety
System +)
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the
lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
(P.193)
Cleaning the inside of the rear win-
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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
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the heater wires or antenna.