Lexus GS 350 Owner's Manual page 426

WARNING
When washing the vehicle
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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 (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
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Turn off AUTO mode of the wiper to prevent
the wiper from operating. (P. 255)
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may
operate unexpectedly in the following situa-
tions, 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
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touched by hand
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
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sensor
Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers
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Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes and diffusers until they
have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers can
cause burns.
Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
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If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may malfunction. If
this occurs, consult your Lexus dealer.
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