Cleaning And Protecting The Vehicle Exterior; Self-Restoring Coat; Automatic Car Washes; When Using A Car Wash - Lexus 2016 IS 200t Service Manual

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7-1. 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 temper-
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ature.
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.
High pressure car washes
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Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the windows.
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Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed prop-
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erly.

When using a car wash

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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 proce-
dures to wash the vehicle:
Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehi-
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cle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart access system with
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push-button start. (P. 117)
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