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6-1. Maintenance and care

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To protect the paint from damage, make 

sure to observe the following precau-

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• 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

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Wheels and wheel ornaments (vehicles 

with matte black painted wheels)

As matte black painted wheels require dif-

ferent cleaning methods than conventional 

aluminum wheels, be sure to observer the 

following. For details, consult your Lexus 

dealer.

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Remove dirt using water. If the wheels are 

excessively dirty, use a sponge or soft 

cloth dampened with a diluted neutral 

detergent to remove the dirt.

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When using detergent, make sure to 

rinse it off with water immediately. Then 

use a soft cloth to wipe off the water.

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To prevent the matte black paint from 

being damaged, make sure to observe 

the following precautions:

• Do not scrub or polish the wheels using a 

brush or dry cloth.

• Do not use any wheel coatings or 

abra-sive detergents.

• When using an automatic car wash, 

dis-able/do not select the wheel brush 

func-tion(if such an option is available).

• Do not use a high pressure pressure 

washer or steam cleaner.

• Do not use detergent on the wheels when 

they are hot, such as after driving or 

park-ing in hot weather.

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Brake pads and calipers

Rust may form if the vehicle is parked with 

wet brake pads or disc rotors, causing them 

to stick. Before parking the vehicle after it is 

washed, drive slowly and apply the brakes 

several times to dry the parts.

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Bumpers

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

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Front side windows water-repellent 

coating (if equipped)

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The following precautions can extend the 

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.

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Plated portions

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.

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Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to 

remove any remaining moisture.

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To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet 

wipes or a similar product.

WARNING

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When washing the vehicle

Do not apply water to the inside of the 

engine compartment. Doing so may 

cause the electrical components, etc. to 

catch fire.