Lexus CT200h Operating Manual page 461

Aluminum wheels
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Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard brushes or
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abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical cleaners.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after driving for
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long distance in the hot weather.
Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
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Bumpers
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Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
Front side windows water-repellent coating
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The following precautions can extend the effectiveness of the water-repellent coating.
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• 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 windows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to remove condensation build up.
When the water-repellent performance has become insufficient, the coating can be
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repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.
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.
When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wipers)
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Set the wiper switch to off.
If the switch is in "AUTO", the wipers may oper-
ate unexpectedly in the following situations,
and may result in hands being caught or other
serious injuries and cause damage to the wiper
blades.
When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is located is
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touched by hand
When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
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If something bumps against the windshield
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If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into the raindrop
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sensor
Precautions regarding 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.
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