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Automatic car wash
Your vehicle may be washed in an automatic car wash,
but remember that the paint can be scratched by some
type of brushes, unfiltered washing water, or the
washing process itself. Scratching reduces paint
durability and gloss, especially on darker colors. The
manager of the car wash should be able to advise you
whether the process is safe for the paint on your vehicle.
Waxing your Lexus
Polishing and waxing is recommended to maintain
the original beauty of your Lexus' finish.
Once a month or if the vehicle does not repel water well,
apply wax.
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
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Dirt or sand adhered to the leather may damage
the treated surface and cause it to wear earlier.Remove dirt or sand using a vacuum cleaner.
If a stain should fail to come out with a neutraldetergent, apply a cleaner that does notcontain an organic solvent.
Never use organic substances such asbenzine, alcohol or gasoline, or alkaline or acid
solutions for cleaning the leather as these could cause discoloring.
Use of a nylon brush or synthetic fiber cloth,etc. may scratch the fine grained surface of the
leather.
Mildew may develop on soiled leather upholstery. Be especially careful to avoid oil
spots. Try to keep your upholstery alwaysclean.
Long exposure to direct sunlight may causethe leather surface to harden and shrink. Keepyour vehicle in a shaded area, especially in thesummer.
The interior of your vehicle is apt to heat up onhot summer days, so avoid placing on theupholstery items made of vinyl or plastic orcontaining wax as these tend to stick to leather
when warm.
Improper cleaning of the leather upholstery 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 windowcleaner 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
