Lexus IS250 2006 Owner's Manual page 267

To prevent deterioration and do by corrosion
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Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
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• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If you see coal tar or tree sap on the paint surface
• If you see dead insects or insect droppings on the paint
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron
powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled in dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
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CAUTION
Caution about the exhaust pipe
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Exhaust gasses 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 a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.
NOTICE
To protect your vehicle's painted surfaces
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Do not use organic cleaners such as benzene or gasoline.
Cleaning the exterior lights
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Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
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This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
Do not apply wax on the surfaces of the lights.
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Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
To prevent damage to the windshield wiper arms
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When lifting the wiper arms away from the windshield, pull the driver side wiper
arm upward first, and repeat for the passenger side. When returning the wipers to
their original position, do so from the passenger side first.
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