2012 Lexus LFA Owners Manual - Page 227
2012 Lexus LFA Manual
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4-1. Maintenance and care n Automatic car washes Do not use automatic car washes as they may scratch the vehicle body and damage the paint. n High pressure car washes l Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the windows or rear hatch. 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 for long distance in the hot weather. l Wash detergent from the wheels immediately after use. n Cleaning the rear quarter glass 4 As the rear quarter glasses are made of polycarbonate, follow the procedure below. STEP 1 Remove dust and dirt on the surface with plenty of water. STEP 2 Clean the surface using a mild soap or neutral detergent. STEP 3 Rinse it with adequate water. Maintenance and care n Cleaner precaution Do not use abrasive cleaners. n Outside rear view mirror rain-clearing coating Observe the following precautions in order to retain the rain-clearing properties of the mirrors: l Clean the mirrors using a car shampoo or glass cleaner that does not contain silicone or an abrasive compound, and rinse thoroughly with water. l Allow the mirrors to be exposed to direct sunlight for 1 to 2 days. 229