Cleaning And Protecting The Vehicle Exterior - Lexus RC350 User 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.
CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic) part (if equipped)
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As the CFRP parts may change color if they are exposed to ultraviolet rays for
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extended periods of time, Lexus recommends that your vehicle be stored in a place
where it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.
Do not use wax that contains abrasives.
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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 contains abrasives.
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: CFRP parts (if equipped) do not have a self-restoring coat.
Automatic car washes (vehicles without CFRP parts)
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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.
RC F: Wash the vehicle with the active rear wing retracted. If the vehicle is washed with
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the active rear wing raised, depending on the type of automatic car wash, the brushes
of the automatic car wash may become stuck on the active rear wing. In this case, the
active rear wing may not be washed very well or may even be scratched or damaged.
Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle body and damage the
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paint.
RC350_RC300_RC200t_RC F_U (OM24671U)
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