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6-1. Maintenance and care

WARNING

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When cleaning the windshield (vehi-

cles with rain-sensing windshield wip-

ers)

Set the wipers to the intermittent wind-

shield wipers. (



P.150)

If AUTO mode is selected, 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.

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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

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If something bumps against the wind-

shield

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If you directly touch the raindrop sen-

sor body or if something bumps into 

the raindrop sensor

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Precautions regarding the exhaust 

pipes and rear bumper diffusers

Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes 

and rear bumper diffusers to become 

quite hot.

When washing the vehicle, be careful not 

to touch the pipes and diffusers until they 

have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot 

exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers 

can cause burns.

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Precaution regarding the rear 

bumper

If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped 

or scratched, the following systems may 

not function correctly. If this occurs, con-

sult your Lexus dealer.

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Lexus Safety System + 2.5

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BSM

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RCTA

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PKSB (if equipped)

NOTICE

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To prevent paint deterioration and 

corrosion on the body and compo-

nents (aluminum wheels, etc.)

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Wash the vehicle immediately in the 

following cases:

• After driving near the sea coast

• After driving on salted roads

• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the 

paint surface

• If dead insects, insect droppings or 

bird droppings are present on the 

paint surface

• After driving in an area contaminated 

with soot, oily smoke, mine dust, iron 

powder or chemical substances

• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled 

with dust or mud

• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline 

are spilled on the paint surface

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If the paint is chipped or scratched, 

have it repaired immediately.

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To prevent the wheels from corroding, 

remove any dirt and store in a place 

with low humidity when storing the 

wheels.

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Cleaning the exterior lights

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Wash carefully. Do not use organic 

substances or scrub with a hard brush.

This may damage the surfaces of the 

lights.

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Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the 

lights.

Wax may cause damage to the lenses.