2011 Lexus RX 450h Owners Manual - Page 551
2011 Lexus RX 450h Manual
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4-1. Maintenance and care Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condition: l Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt and dust. l Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a chamois. l For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly with water. l Wipe away any water. l Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates. If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle body is cool. n Automatic car washes l Before washing the vehicle: • Fold the mirrors. • Turn off the power back door system (if equipped). 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 and the air suspension unit (if equipped). l Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed properly. 470