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that case, follow the following correction
procedures to wash the vehicle:
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Place the key in a position 2 m (6 ft.) or
more separate from the vehicle while the
vehicle is being washed. (Take care to
ensure that the key is not stolen.)
Set the electronic key to battery-saving
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mode to disable the smart entry & start
system. (P.129)
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Aluminum wheels
Remove any dirt immediately by using a
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neutral detergent.
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Wash detergent off with water immedi-
ately after use.
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To protect the paint from damage, make
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
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Brake caliper coating
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When using detergent, use neutral deter-
gent. Do not use hard brushes or abra-
sive cleaners, as they will damage the
coating.
Do not use detergent on the brake cali-
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pers when they are hot.
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Wash detergent off immediately after
use.
Bumpers
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Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
Front side windows water-repellent
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coating
The following precautions can extend the
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effectiveness of the water-repellent coat-
ing.
• Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side
windows 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-
6-1. Maintenance and care
dows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to
remove condensation build up.
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When the water-repellent performance
has become insufficient, the coating can
be repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.
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
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Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in AUTO, 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.
A
Off
B
AUTO
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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
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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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