Lexus ES 250 Owner's Manual page 371

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6-1. Maintenance and care
WARNING
Precautions regarding the exhaust
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pipes and rear bumper diffusers (if
equipped)
As exhaust gases cause the exhaust
pipes and rear bumper diffusers to
become quite hot, do not touch the
exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers
while the engine is running or immedi-
ately after the engine is turned off.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not
to touch the exhaust pipes and rear
bumper diffusers until they have cooled
sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes
and rear bumper diffusers can cause
burns.
Precaution regarding the rear
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bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if
equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped
or scratched, the system may malfunc-
tion. If this occurs, consult your Lexus
dealer.
NOTICE
To prevent paint deterioration and
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corrosion on the body and compo-
nents (aluminum wheels etc.)
Wash the vehicle immediately in the
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following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar, pollen or tree sap is present
on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or
bird droppings are present on the
paint surface
• After driving in an area contaminated
with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled
with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline
are spilled on the paint surface
● If the paint is chipped or scratched,
have it repaired immediately.
● To prevent the wheels from corroding,
remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the
wheels.
■ Cleaning the exterior lights
● Wash carefully. Do not use organic
substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the
lights.
● Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the
lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
When using an automatic car wash
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Set the wiper switch to the off position.
If the wiper switch is in AUTO, the wipers
may operate and the wiper blades may
be damaged.
When using high-pressure car wash
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● When washing the vehicle, do not let
water from the high-pressure washer
directly hit the camera, the area
around the camera. Due to the shock
from high-pressure water, it is possible
that the device may not operate nor-
mally.
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to
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boots (rubber or resin manufactured
cover), connectors or the following
parts. The parts may be damaged if
they come into contact with high-pres-
sure water.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts