2008 Lexus GS 450h Owners Manual - Page 692

GENERAL MAINTENANCE AND REGULAR USE rubbing carpet or cloth interior in a circular motion. Wipe off any excess cleaner with a clean cloth. If any dirt remains, repeat process. Best results are obtained by keeping carpet and cloth interior as dry as possible. • When cleaning leather interior, remove dirt and dust with a vacuum cleaner. Using a sponge, apply a small amount of neutral wool detergent mixed in water, rubbing in a circular motion. Wipe off any excess detergent and let leather dry in an open-air location. When Cleaning the Wheels • Wait for hot wheels to cool before getting wheels wet. • Using a soft sponge or cotton cloth, apply same mild car-wash soap as used for the vehicle body. Quickly rinse off with water. Using a soft cotton cloth, apply same car wax as used for the vehicle body. Maintaining Charge for 12-Volt Battery The following tips will help you keep your vehicle's 12-volt battery fully charged: • Drive vehicle at least weekly • Operate accessories with vehicle in "READY" mode • When parking, make sure doors and trunk are closed and lights are turned off When Cleaning the Exterior • Working from top to bottom, apply lots of low-pressure water to the body, wheel wells and underside of vehicle to remove dirt and dust. Wash the vehicle body using a soft sponge or cotton cloth with mild car-wash soap. Rinse off with water. • If water does not bead on a clean vehicle surface, apply car wax using a soft cotton cloth when the body of the vehicle is cool. Introduction 43 MAINTENANCE