Lexus 2012 RX350, Owner'S Manual

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4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
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Automatic car washes
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Before washing the vehicle:
• Fold the mirrors.
• Turn off the power back door system.
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Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle’s paint.
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High pressure car washes
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Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash to come within close proximity of the
windows.
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Before using the car wash, check that the fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed
properly.
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime condi-
tion:
● 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.
● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a
chamois.
● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thor-
oughly with water.
● Wipe away any water.
● 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.