Cleaning And Protecting The Vehicle Exterior; Maintenance And Care Cleaning And Protecting The Vehicle Exterior - Lexus GS450h Owner's Manual

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6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior

Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condi-
tion:
Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel
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wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a chamois.
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For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly with
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water.
Wipe away any water.
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Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
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If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.
Self-restoring coat
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The vehicle body has a self-restoring coating that is resistant to small surface scratches
caused in a car wash etc.
The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from when the vehicle is delivered from the plant.
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The restoration time differs depending on the depth of the scratch and outside tem-
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perature. The restoration time may become shorter when the coating is warmed by
applying warm water.
Deep scratches caused by keys, coins, etc. cannot be restored.
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Do not use wax that contain abrasives.
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Automatic car washes
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Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of the vehicle.
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Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and harm your
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vehicle's paint.
Rear spoiler (if equipped) may not be washable in some automatic car washes. There
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may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.
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