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382 6-1. Maintenance and care
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)●
Brush the surfaces using a soft brush. Do not brush hard as doing so may cause damage.●
Wipe the surfaces clean with a soft clot h that has been dampened in cold or
lukewarm water and squeezed out. ●
Allow the artificial leather (Alcantara ®
* ) to dry in a shaded and ventilated
area.
* :“Alcantara ®
” is a registered trademark of Alcantara S.p.A.■
Caring for leather areas
Lexus recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year to maintain
the quality of the vehicle’s interior. ■
Shampooing the carpets
There are several commercial foaming-type cl eaners available. Use a sponge or brush to
apply the foam. Rub in overlapp ing circles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty surfaces and let
them dry. Excellent results are obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as possible.■
Seat belts
Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water us ing a cloth or sponge. Also check the belts
periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts. ■
When cleaning the carpeted portions of the glove box, console box, etc.
If a strong adhesive tape is used, there is a possibility that the surface of the carpet could
be damaged.Cleaning the artificial leather (Alcantara ®
* ) areas
WARNING ■
Water in the vehicle ●
Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle.
Doing so may cause electrical components etc. to malfunction or catch fire. ●
Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.
( P. 41)
An electrical malfunction ma y cause the airbags to deploy or not function properly,
resulting in death or serious injury. ■
Cleaning the interior (especially instrument panel)
Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. Th e instrument panel may reflect off the wind-
shield, obstructing the driver’s view and le ading to an accident, resulting in death or
serious injury.
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4256-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
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Maintenance and care Turn the engine switch off.
Open the glove box. Lift up the side
with the stay, disconnect the stay
tabs and remove the partition by
pulling horizontally.
Press the tabs and remove the filter
cover.
Press the tabs and remove the filter
case.Air conditioning filter The air conditioning filter must be ch anged regularly to maintain air condi-
tioning efficiency.
Removal method 1
2
3
4
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623Alphabetical index
RC350_RC300 AWD_RC3 00_RC F_U(OM24748U)Garage door opener .......................... 359
Gauges ................................................. 91, 96
Glove box ................................................. 351
Glove box light ....................................... 351
Head restraints ......................................... 171
Headlight cleaner................................. 233
Headlights ............................................... 225
Automatic High Beam
system ..................................................228
Light switch ........................................... 225
Replacing light bulbs ........................439
Heaters
Air conditioning system ..................333
Heated steering wheel ....................344
Outside rear view mirrors ............ 338
Seat heaters ..........................................345
Hill-start assist control ..........................312
Hood .......................................................... 393
Open ........................................................393
Hooks
Cargo hooks ....................................... 353
Coat hooks .......................................... 358
Retaining hooks (floor mat) .............30
Horn ............................................................. 175 I/M test ..................................................... 390
Identification
Engine .....................................................538
Vehicle .................................................... 537
Ignition switch (engine switch) ........207
Illuminated entry system ................... 348
Immobilizer system ................................. 79
Indicators .....................................................87
Initialization
Maintenance ........................... 385, 403
Meter .................................................. 111, 129
Moon roof ...............................................187
Multi-information display.......... 111, 129
Power windows................................... 183
Tire pressure
warning system ................................. 413
Initiators (tire pressure
warning system) .................................. 418
Inside rear view mirror......................... 176
Instrument panel light
control ............................................ 94, 100
Intercooler .............................................. 406
Intercooler coolant.............................. 404
Capacity................................................. 544
Checking ...............................................405
Preparing and checking
before winter ........................320, 320
Interior lights .......................................... 348
Intuitive parking assist ........................ 280G
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