2011 Lexus IS 350 User Guide - Page 381
2011 Lexus IS 350 Manual
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4-1. Maintenance and care n Automatic car washes l Before washing the vehicle, do the following. • Fold the mirrors back. • Remove the antenna. (if detachable) l Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and harm your vehicle's paint. n High pressure car washes l Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the windows. l Before car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed prop- erly. n Aluminum wheels l 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. l Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, for example after driving 4 for long distance in the hot weather. Maintenance and care l Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use. n Bumpers Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners. n Outside rear view mirror rain-clearing coating (if equipped) Observe the following precautions in order to retain the rain-clearing properties of the mirror. l Clean the mirrors using car shampoo or glass cleaner that does not contain sili- cone or an abrasive compound, and rinse thoroughly with water. l Allow the mirrors to be exposed to direct sunlight for 1 to 2 days. 391