When Cleaning The Windshield (Vehicles With Rain-Sensing Wipers); Precautions Regarding The Exhaust Pipes And Rear Bumper Diffusers - Lexus GS350 Owner's Manual

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6-1. Maintenance and care
CAUTION
When washing the vehicle
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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 (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
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Turn off AUTO mode of the wiper to prevent
the wiper from operating. (P. 202)
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may
operate unexpectedly in the following situa-
tions, and may result in hands being caught
or other serious injuries and cause damage
to the wiper blades.
When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is located is
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touched by hand
When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
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If something bumps against the windshield
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If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into the
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raindrop sensor

Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers

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Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers to become quite
hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes and diffusers until they
have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers
can cause burns.
Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
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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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