Aluminum Wheels; Front Side Windows Water-Repellent Coating (If Equipped); When Cleaning The Windshield (Vehicles With Rain-Sensing Windshield Wipers); Precautions Regarding The Exhaust Pipe - Lexus 2016 IS 200t Service Manual

Aluminum wheels

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Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard brushes or
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abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical cleaners.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after driving a long
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distance in hot weather.
Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
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Bumpers
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Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

Front side windows water-repellent coating (if equipped)

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The following precautions can extend the effectiveness of the water-repellent coating.
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• 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 windows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to remove condensation build up.
When the water-repellent performance has become insufficient, the coating can be
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repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.
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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Set the wipers to the intermittent windshield
wipers. (P. 190)
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 raindrop
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sensor

Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe

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Exhaust gases 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 hot exhaust pipe 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 malfunction. If
this occurs, consult your Lexus dealer.
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