Cleaning And Protecting The Vehicle Exterior; Self-Restoring Coat; Automatic Car Washes; High Pressure Car Washes - Lexus NX200t Owner's 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.

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 after the coating has been performed.
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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 apply-
ing warm water.
Deep scratches caused by keys or coins cannot be restored.
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Do not use wax that contain abrasives.
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Automatic car washes

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Before washing the vehicle:
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• Fold the mirrors
• Turn off the power back door (if equipped)
Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Extend the mirrors before driving.
Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and harm your
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vehicle' s paint.
Rear spoiler may not be washable in some automatic car washes. There may also be an
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increased risk of damage to vehicle.

High pressure car washes

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Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the windows.
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Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed prop-
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erly.
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