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To protect the paint from damage, make
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sure to observe the following precau-
tions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive
detergent.
• Do not use hard brushes.
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when
they are hot, such as after driving or park-
ing in hot weather.
Bumpers
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Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners. (vehi-
cles with water-repellent coating)
Front side windows water-repellent
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coating
The following precautions can extend the
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effectiveness of the water-repellent coat-
ing.
• 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 win-
dows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to
remove condensation build up.
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When the water-repellent performance
has become insufficient, the coating can
be repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.
Plated portions
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If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as
follows:
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Use a soft cloth dampened with an
approximately 5% solution of neutral
detergent and water to clean the dirt off.
Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to
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remove any remaining moisture.
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To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet
wipes or a similar product.
6-1. Maintenance and care
WARNING
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.
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When cleaning the windshield (vehi-
cles with rain-sensing windshield wip-
ers)
Set the wiper switch to off.
If the wiper switch is in AUTO, the wipers
may operate unexpectedly in the follow-
ing situations, and may result in hands
being caught or other serious injuries
and cause damage to the wiper blades.
A
Off
B
AUTO
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When the upper part of the windshield
where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
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When a wet rag or similar is held close
to the raindrop sensor
If something bumps against the wind-
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shield
If you directly touch the raindrop sen-
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sor body or if something bumps into
the raindrop sensor
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