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Notes for the smart access system with
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push-button start
If the door handle becomes wet while the
electronic key is within the effective range,
the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In
that case, follow the following correction
procedures to wash the vehicle:
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Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) 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 access system
with push-button start. (P.104)
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Wheels and wheel ornaments
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.
To protect the paint from damage, make
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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
parking in hot weather
Brake caliper coating
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When using detergent, use neutral deter-
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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.
6-1. Maintenance and care
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-
dows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to
remove condensation build up.
When the water-repellent performance
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has become insufficient, the coating can
be repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.
Plated portions
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If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as
follows:
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Use a soft cloth dampened with an
approximately 5% solution of neutral
detergent and water to clean the dirt off.
Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to
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remove any remaining moisture.
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To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet
wipes or a similar product.
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 wip-
ers may operate unexpectedly in the fol-
lowing 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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