2006 Lexus RX 400h Owners Manual - Page 639

BODY 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. Use mud shields on your wheels. If you drive on salted or gravel roads, mud shields help protect your vehicle. Full−size shields, which come as near to the ground as possible, are the best. We recommend that the fittings and the area where the shields are installed be treated to resist corrosion. Your Lexus dealer will be happy to assist in supplying and installing the shields if they are recommended for your 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 covered with water or snow, your garage may be so damp as to cause corrosion. Even if your garage is heated, a wet vehicle can corrode if the ventilation is poor. WASHING AND WAXING Your Lexus is a hybrid vehicle. Pay particular attention when washing your Lexus. NOTICE Before washing your vehicle, be sure to observe the following in order to avoid the risk of damage to your vehicle. D Do not splash water on the electric components in the engine compartment. This may cause malfunction of the electric components. D When raising the windshield wipers, raise the wiper on the driver side first. When returning them, do it from the front passenger side. 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. D When driving in a coastal area D When driving on a road sprinkled with antifreeze D When exposed to coal tar, tree sap, bird droppings and carcass of an insect 603