Lexus NX 300h 2020 Owner's Manual page 333

Bumpers
■
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■ Front side windows water-repellent
coating (vehicles with water-repellent
coating)
The following precautions can extend the
●
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.
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
has become insufficient, the coating can
be repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.
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.
6-1. Maintenance and care
When cleaning the windshield (vehi-
■
cles with rain-sensing windshield wip-
ers)
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the switch is in "AUTO", the wipers may
operate unexpectedly in the following sit-
uations, and may result in hands being
caught or other serious injuries and
cause damage to the wiper blades.
Off
A
AUTO
B
When the upper part of the windshield
●
where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
When a wet rag or similar is held close
●
to the raindrop sensor
If something bumps against the wind-
●
shield
If you directly touch the raindrop sen-
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sor body or if something bumps into
the raindrop sensor
Precautions regarding the exhaust
■
pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to
become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not
to touch the pipe until it has cooled suffi-
ciently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe
can cause burns.
Precautions regarding the rear
■
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.
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