BODY
211 On urethane bumpers and side moldings, remove dirt carefully
and do not scrub with abrasive cleaners. The bumper and
molding faces are soft.
Road tar may be removed with turpentine. Use warm water
and car-wash soap for insects and tree sap. Commercial
products are also available.
NOTICE:
Do not use gasoline or strong solvents. They may be
toxic or cause damage.
3. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly. If any soap dries on the
vehicle, it may cause streaking. In hot weather, you may have
to rinse each section of the vehicle right after you wash it.
4. Dry the vehicle with a moist chamois or soft towel. The main
purpose of drying is to remove excess water so that the vehicle
will air dry without water spots. So do not rub or press hard,
which might scratch the paint.
If you detect any stone chips or scratches in the paint, touch
them up immediately to protect the bare metal from corrosion.
After washing your vehicle, make sure the brakes are fully dry
before driving.
Polishing and waxing is recommended to maintain the
original beauty of your Lexus’ finish.
1. Always wash and dry the vehicle before you begin waxing,
even if you are using a combined cleaner and wax.2. Use a good quality polish and wax. If the finish has become
extremely weathered, use a car-cleaning polish, followed by a
separate wax. Carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions
and precautions. Be sure to polish and wax the chrome trim as
well as the paint.
3. Wax the vehicle again when water does not bead but
remains on the surface in large patches.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR
Leather Interior
Apply a small amount of saddle or leather soap with a soft
cloth. Allow the soap solution to loosen the soil for a few
minutes. Then thoroughly wipe off all the soap solution with a
damp clean cloth.
Use of a nylon brush or synthetic fiber cloth, etc. may scratch
the fine-grained surface of the leather.
Never use organic substances such as benzine, alcohol, or
gasoline, alkaline or acid solutions for cleaning the leather as
these could cause discoloring.
After cleaning, or whenever any part of the leather gets wet, dry
with a soft clean cloth. Allow it to air-dry in the shade with a
breeze. Avoid direct sunlight.
Leather upholstery precautions
Mildew may develop on soiled leather upholstery. Be
especially careful to avoid oil spots. Try to maintain your
upholstery in a constant clean condition.
