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4-1. Maintenance and care

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Cleaning the inside of the rear window

Do not use glass cleaner to clean the rear window, as this may cause damage to the

rear window defogger heater wires. Use a cloth dampened with lukewarm water to

gently wipe the window clean. Wipe the window in strokes running parallel to the

heater wires or antenna.

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Caring for leather areas

Lexus recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year to main-

tain the quality of the vehicle’s interior.

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Shampooing the carpets

There are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a sponge or

brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not apply water. The excel-

lent results are obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as possible.

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Seat belts

Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also check the

belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.

CAUTION

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Water in the vehicle

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Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle.

Doing so may cause electrical components etc. to malfunction or catch fire.

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Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.

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Electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function properly,

resulting in death or severe injury.