Caring For Leather Areas; Shampooing The Carpets - Lexus LX 570 2016 Service Manual

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6-1. Maintenance and care

Caring for leather areas

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Lexus recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year to maintain
the quality of the vehicle' s interior.

Shampooing the carpets

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There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush to
apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not use water. The excellent results are
obtained when keeping the carpet as dry as possible.
Seat belts
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Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also check the belts
periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
WARNING
Water in the vehicle
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Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle.
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Doing so may cause electrical components etc. to malfunction or catch fire.
Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet. (P. 40)
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An electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function properly,
resulting in death or serious injury.
Cleaning the interior (especially instrument panel)
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Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect off the wind-
shield, obstructing the driver' s view and leading to an accident, resulting in death or
serious injury.
NOTICE
Cleaning detergents
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Do not use the following types of detergent, as they may discolor the vehicle interior
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or cause streaks or damage to painted surfaces:
• Non-seat portions: Organic substances such as benzene or gasoline, alkaline or
acidic solutions, dye, and bleach
• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel' s or other interior part' s
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painted surface may be damaged.
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