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SERVICE PROCEDURES AND
SPECIFICATIONS
Body
Specifications471
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Protecting your vehicle from corrosion 472
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Washing and waxing 474
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Cleaning the interior 476
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SPECIFICATIONS
± DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTOverall length
Overall width
Overall height
Wheelbase
Tread ± Front ± Rear
Vehicle capacity weight (occupants + luggage)
4830 mm (190.2 in.)
1790 mm (70.5 in.)
1395 mm (54.9 in.)*
2670 mm (105.1 in.)
1545 mm (60.8 in.)
1520 mm (59.8 in.)
410 kg (900 lb.)
*: Unladen vehicle
± FUEL TANK
Capacity
70 L (18.5 gal., 15.4 lmp.gal.)
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PROTECTING YOUR VEHICLEFROM CORROSION
Proper care of your Lexus can help ensure long±term
corrosion prevention.
The most common causes of corrosion to your
vehicle are:
The accumulation of road salt, dirt and moisture in
hard±to±reach areas under the vehicle.
Chipping of paint or undercoating caused by minor
accidents or by stones and gravel.
The following conditions will cause or accelerate
corrosion of your vehicle, so it is important to keep
your vehicle, particularly the underside, as clean as
possible and to repair any damage to paint or
protective coatings as soon as possible.
The presence of road salt or dust control chemicals,
salt in the air near the sea coast, industrial air
pollution.
High humidity, especially at temperatures just above
freezing point.
Certain parts of your vehicle are wet or damp for an
extended period of time, even though other parts of
the vehicle are dry.
Components of the vehicle which are prevented from
quick±drying due to lack of proper ventilation are exposed to high temperature.
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To help prevent corrosion on your Lexus, follow
these guidelines:
Keep your vehicle clean by regular washing.
In
addition, observe the following points.
If you drive on salted roads in the winter or if you live
near the ocean, you should hose off the
undercarriage at least once a month to minimize
corrosion.
High p ressure water or steam is effective for cleaning
the vehicle's underside and wheel housings. Pay
particular attention to these areas as it is difficult to
see all the mud and dirt. It will do more harm than
good to simply wet the mud and debris without
removing them. The lower edge of doors, rocker
panels and frame members have drain holes which
should not be allowed to clog with dirt as trapped
water in these areas can cause corrosion.
Wash the underside of the vehicle thoroughly when
winter is over.
See ªWashing and waxingº on page 474 for more tips.
Check the cond ition of your vehicle's paint and trim.
If you find any chips or scratches in the paint, touch them
up immediately to prevent corrosion from starting. If the
chips or scratches have gone through the bare metal,
have a qualified body shop make the repair. Check the interior of your vehicle. Water and dirt can
accumulate under the floor mats and could cause
corrosion. Occasionally check under the mats to make
sure the area is dry. Be particularly careful when
transporting chemicals, cleansers, fertilizers, salt, etc.
These should be transported in proper containers. If a
spill or leak should occur, immediately clean and dry the
area.
Keep your vehicle in a well ventilated garage or a
roofed place. Do not park your vehicle in a damp,
poorly ventilated garage.
If you wash your vehicle in
the garage, or if you drive it in covered with water or
snow, your garage may be so damp it will cause
corrosion. Even if your garage is heated, a wet vehicle
can corrode if the ventilation is poor.
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WASHING AND WAXING
Washing your Lexus
Keep your vehicle clean by regular washing.
The following cases may cause weakness to the paint
or corrosion to the body and parts. Wash your vehicle
as soon as possible.
When driving in a coastal area
When driving on a road sprinkled with antifreeze
When having stuck of coal tar, tree sap, bird
droppings and carcass of an insect
When driving in the areas where there is a lot of
smoke, soot, dust, iron dust and chemical substance
When the vehicle becomes remarkably dirty with dust
and mud
Hand±washing your Lexus
Work in the shade and wait until the vehicle body is
not hot to the touch.
1. Rinse off loose dirt with a hose. Remove any mud or
road salt from the underside of the vehicle or in the wheel
wells.
2. Wash with a mild car±wash soap, mixed according to
the manufacturer's instructions. Use a soft cotton mitt
and keep it wet by dipping it frequently into the wash
water. Do not rub hard ± let the soap and water remove
the dirt.
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Plastic wheel ornaments:
The plastic wheel
ornaments are damaged easily by organic substances.
If any organic substances splashes an ornament, be
sure to wash it off with water and check if the ornament
is damaged.
CAUTION
Do not attach the heavily damaged plastic wheel
ornament. It may fly off the wheel and cause accidents
while the vehicle is moving.
Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soap or neutral
detergent.
Urethane bumpers and side moldings: Wash
carefully. Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners. The
bumper and side molding faces are soft.
Road tar: Remove with turpentine or cleaners that are
marked safe for painted surfaces.
NOTICE
Do not use organic substances (gasoline, kerosene, benzine or strong solvents), which may
be toxic or cause damage.
3. Rinse thoroughly ± dried soap can cause streaking.
In hot weather you may need to rinse each section right
after you wash it. 4. To prevent water spots, dry the vehicle using a clean
soft cotton towel. Do not rub or press hard ± you might
scratch the paint.
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.
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Waxing your Lexus
Polishing and waxing is recommended to maintain
the original beauty of your Lexus' finish.
Once a month or if the vehicle surface 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
CAUTION
Be careful not to splash water or spill liquid on the
floor. This may prevent the side airbags from
activating correctly, resulting in serious injury.
Do not wash the vehicle floor with water, or allow
water to get onto the floor when cleaning the vehicle
interior or exterior. Water may get into audio
components or other electrical components above or
under the floor carpet (or mat) and cause a
malfunction; and it may cause body corrosion.