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BODY Fuel filler door: Do not apply water (high−pressure car wash, for example) at or near the fuel tank inlet with the fuel filler door opened. If the water enters the air vent, you may experience trouble with refueling or rough engine idling. Plastic wheel ornaments: The plastic wheel ornaments are damaged easily by organic substances. If any organic substance splashes an ornament, be sure to wash it off with water and check if the ornament is damaged. 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 NOTICE Vehicles with Lexus link system: To prevent damage to the antenna, make sure it is removed before driving your vehicle through an automatic car wash. Your vehicle may be washed in an automatic car wash, but remember that the paint can be scratched by some types 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. 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. Waxing your Lexus Polishing and waxing is recommended to maintain the original beauty of your Lexus' finish. Apply wax once a month or if the vehicle surface does not repel water well. 1. Always wash and dry the vehicle before you begin waxing, even if you are using a combined cleaner and wax. 462

Section	Page
Foreword	1
Foreword	2
Introduction	3
How To Use This Manual	5
Pictorial Index	8
Quick Reference	15
Keys and Doors	21
Switches	37
Gauges, Meters and Service Reminder Indicators	53
Interior Equipment	75
Exterior Equipment	96
Comfort Adjustment	108
Theft Deterrent	188
Air Conditioning	192
Audio	208
Starting and Driving	310
Driving Tips	352
In Case of An Emergency	372
Maintenance	408
Introduction	416
Engine	424
Chassis	440
Electrical Components	456
Body	472
Reporting Safety Defects For U.S. Owners	482
Foreword	484
Foreword	485
Introduction	486
How To Use This Manual	488
Pictorial Index	491
Quick Reference	498
Keys and Doors	504
Switches	520
Gauges, Meters and Service Reminder Indicators	536
Interior Equipment	558
Exterior Equipment	579
Comfort Adjustment	591
Theft Deterrent	671
Air Conditioning	675
Audio	691
Starting and Driving	793
Driving Tips	835
In Case of An Emergency	855
Maintenance	891
Introduction	899
Engine	907
Chassis	923
Electrical Components	939
Body	955

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Fuel filler door:

Do not apply water (high

−

pressure car wash,

for example) at or near the fuel tank inlet with the fuel filler door

opened.

If the water enters the air vent, you may experience

trouble with refueling or rough engine idling.

Plastic wheel ornaments:

The plastic wheel ornaments are

damaged easily by organic substances.

If any organic

substance 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.

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.

Rinse thoroughly

−

dried soap can cause streaking.

In hot

weather you may need to rinse each section right after you

wash it.

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

NOTICE

Vehicles with Lexus link system:

To prevent damage to

the antenna, make sure it is removed before driving

your vehicle through an automatic car wash.

Your vehicle may be washed in an automatic car wash, but

remember that the paint can be scratched by some types 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.

Apply wax once a month or if the vehicle surface does not repel

water well.

Always wash and dry the vehicle before you begin waxing,

even if you are using a combined cleaner and wax.