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Interior features
■Delete personal data
This function is not available while driving.Select “Delete Personal Data” on the “General Settings” screen.
Select “Delete”.
Check carefully beforehand, as
data cannot be retrieved once
deleted.
Select “Yes”.
The following personal data can be deleted or returned to their default settings:
• Maintenance conditions*
• Maintenance information off setting*
• Address book*
•Areas to avoid*
•Previous points*
• Route guidance*
•Route trace*
• Phonebook data
•Call history data
• Speed dial data
•Bluetooth
® phone data
• Phone sound settings
• Phone display settings
• Message settings
• Audio setting
•Bluetooth
® audio setting
•Startup image data
• Screen off image data
*: Vehicles with a navigation system.
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■Voice volume
The voice guidance volume can be adjusted or switched off.Select “Voice” on the “Setup” screen.
Select the desired level.
Vehicles with a navigation system:
If voice guidance is not needed,
select “Off” to disable the feature.
Select “Save”.
Select “Vehicle” on the “Setup” screen. Maintenance information set-
tings
Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s
Manual”.
Vehicle customization
Detailed information: →P. 8 3 5
Setting up intuitive parking assist
Detailed information: →P. 2 8 9
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6-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior ................. 642
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior ..................646
6-2. Maintenance Maintenance requirements ...649
General maintenance .............. 652
Emission inspection and maintenance (I/M)
programs ....................................656 6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service precautions................................ 657
Hood ...............................................660
Positioning a floor jack ...............661
Engine compartment ............... 663
12-volt battery...............................673
Tires...................................................677
Tire inflation pressure ............... 687
Wheels ...........................................690
Air conditioning filter ............... 692
Electronic key battery .............. 694
Checking and replacing fuses.............................................. 696
Headlight aim ................................. 711
Light bulbs.......................................713
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6-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
●Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body,
wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust.
●Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a chamois.
●For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly
with water.
●Wipe away any water.
●Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.
If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle body is
cool.
■Automatic car washes
●Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of the
vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.
●Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and harm
your vehicle’s paint.
■High pressure car washes
●Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the win-
dows.
●Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed
properly.
■Notes for a smart access system with push-button start
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range,
the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the following correc-
tion procedures to wash the vehicle:
●Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle while the
vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
●Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart access system
with push-button start. (→P. 1 2 9 )
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and mainta in it in prime
condition:
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Maintenance and care
■Aluminum wheels
●Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent. Do not use hard
brushes or abrasive cleaners. Do not use strong or harsh chemical cleaners.
Use the same mild detergent and wax as used on the paint.
●Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after driving for
long distance in the hot weather.
●Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use.
■Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.
■Front side windows water-repellent coating (if equipped)
●The following precautions can extend the effectiveness of the water-repellent coat-
ing.
• Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side windows regularly.
• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate on the windows for a long period. Clean the windows with a soft, damp cloth as soon as possible.
• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that contain abrasives when cleaning the win- dows.
• Do not use any metallic objects to remove condensation build up.
●When the water-repellent performance has become insufficient, the coating can
be repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.
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CAUTION
■When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may cause
the electrical components etc. to catch fire.
■When cleaning the windshield
●When the upper part of the windshield where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand
●When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor
●If something bumps against the windshield
●If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into the
raindrop sensor
■Precautions regarding the exhaust pipes
Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipes until they have cooled
sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes can cause burns.
■Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may malfunc-
tion. If this occurs, consult your Lexus dealer.
Turn off AUTO mode of the wiper to prevent
the wiper from operating. ( →P. 223)
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may
operate unexpectedly in the following situa-
tions, and may result in hands being caught
or other serious injuries and cause damage
to the wiper blades.
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Maintenance and care
NOTICE
■To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (alu-
minum wheels etc.)
●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 paintsurface
• 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
●If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
●To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place with
low humidity when storing the wheels.
■Cleaning the exterior lights
●Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
●Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
■When using an automatic car wash
Turn off AUTO mode of the wiper to prevent the wiper from operating. ( →P. 223)
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be
damaged.
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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle interior
Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces with a
cloth dampened with lukewarm water.
●Remove dirt and dust using a vacuum cleaner.
●Wipe off any excess dirt and dust with a soft cloth dampened with
diluted detergent.
Use a diluted water solution of approximately 5% neutral wool detergent.
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Wring out any excess water from the cloth and thoroughly wipe off all
remaining traces of detergent.
●Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to remove any remaining mois-
ture. Allow the leather to dry in a shaded and ventilated area.
●Remove loose dirt using a vacuum cleaner.
●Apply a mild soap solution to the synthetic leather using a sponge or
soft cloth.
●Allow the solution to soak in for a few minutes. Remove the dirt and
wipe off the solution with a clean, damp cloth.
The following procedures will help protect your vehicle’s interior and
keep it in top condition:
Protecting the vehicle interior
Cleaning the leather areas
Cleaning the synthetic leather areas
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