Cleaning And Protecting The Vehicle Exterior - Lexus CT200h Owner's Manual

4-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior

Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition:
 Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the
vehicle body, wheel 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.
 For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse
thoroughly with water.
 Wipe away any water.
 Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the
vehicle body is cool.
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Automatic car washes

Fold the mirrors and remove the antenna before washing the vehicle.
Start washing from the front of the vehicle. Make sure to re-install the
antenna and extend the mirrors before driving.

Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface
and harm your vehicle's paint.
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Roof antenna, rear spoiler may not be washable in some automatic car
washes. There may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.
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