BODY
212Long exposure to the direct rays of the sun may cause the
leather surface to harden and shrink. Keep your vehicle in
a shaded area, especially in the summer.
As the interior temperature of your vehicle is apt to rise
during hot summer days, avoid placing items of vinyl or
plastic, or containing wax, on the upholstery as these tend
to stick to leather when warm.
NOTICE:
Care in maintaining the surface beauty of the leather
upholstery is important as improper cleaning could
result in discoloration or staining.
Synthetic Leather Areas (Dash)
The synthetic leather areas may be easily cleaned with a
mild soap or detergent and water.
First vacuum over the upholstery to remove loose dirt. Then,
using a sponge or soft cloth, apply the soap solution to the
synthetic leather. After allowing it to soak in for a few minutes
to loosen the dirt, remove the dirt and wipe off the soap with a
clean damp cloth. If all the dirt does not come off, repeat the
procedure. Commercial foaming-type cleaners are also
available which work well. Follow the manufacturer’s
instructions.
NOTICE:
Do not use solvent, thinner, gasoline or window cleaner
on the interior.
Carpets, Windows and Seat Belts
Begin by vacuuming thoroughly to remove as much dirt as
possible. Several types of foam cleaners are available; some
are in aerosol cans and others are powders or liquids which
you mix with water to produce a foam. To shampoo the carpets,
use a sponge or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping
circles. Do not apply water − the best results are obtained by
keeping the carpet as dry as possible. Read the shampoo
instructions and follow them closely.
The seat belts may be cleaned with mild soap and water
or with lukewarm water.
Use a cloth or sponge. As you are cleaning, check the belts for
excessive wear, fraying or cuts.
NOTICE:
Use a good foam-type shampoo to clean the carpets.
Do not use dye or bleach on the belts − it may weaken
them.
The windows may be cleaned with any household
window cleaner.
When cleaning the inside of the rear window, be
careful not to scratch or damage the heater wires.
If you have any questions about the cleaning of your
Lexus, your local Lexus dealer will be pleased to answer
them.
