Lexus ES 250 Owner's Manual page 373

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6-1. Maintenance and care
WARNING
Water in the vehicle
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● Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehi-
cle.
Doing so may cause electrical compo-
nents etc. to malfunction or catch fire.
● Do not get any of the SRS components
or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
(P.38)
An electrical malfunction may cause
the airbags to deploy or not function
properly, 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 types of
detergent, as they may discolor the
vehicle interior or cause streaks or
damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic sub-
stances such as benzene or gasoline,
alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and
bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions,
such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
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.
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
surfaces immediately.
● Do not expose the vehicle to direct
sunlight for extended periods of time.
Park the vehicle in the shade, espe-
cially during summer.
● Do not place items made of vinyl, plas-
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-
shield (vehicles with Lexus Safety
System +)
Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the
lens. Also, do not touch the lens.
(P.209)
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.
Cleaning the areas with satin-fin-
ish metal accents
 Remove dirt using a water-damp-
ened soft cloth or synthetic chamois.