To Prevent Paint Deterioration And Corrosion On The Body And Components (Aluminum Wheels Etc.); Cleaning The Exterior Lights; When Using An Automatic Car Wash; When Using A High-Pressure Car Wash - Lexus GS450h Owner's Manual

NOTICE
To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (alu-
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minum wheels etc.)
Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
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• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar 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.
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To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place with
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low humidity when storing the wheels.

Cleaning the exterior lights

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Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
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This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
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Wax may cause damage to the lenses.

When using an automatic car wash

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Turn off AUTO mode of the wiper to prevent the wiper from operating. (P. 223)
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be
damaged.

When using a high-pressure car wash

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When washing the vehicle, do not let water from the high-pressure washer
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directly hit the camera or the area around the camera. Due to the shock from
high-pressure water, it is possible that the device may not operate normally.
Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured cover),
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connectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if they come into
contact with high-pressure water.
• Traction battery related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts
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