Lexus 2013 IS250, Owner'S Manual

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7-1. Maintenance and care
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NOTICE
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To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (alu-
minum wheels etc.)
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Wash the vehicle immediately in the following cases:
• After driving near the sea coast
• After driving on salted roads
• If coal tar or tree sap is present on the paint surface
• If dead insects, insect droppings or bird droppings are present on the paint
surface
• After driving in an area contaminated with soot, oily smoke, mine dust,
iron powder or chemical substances
• If the vehicle becomes heavily soiled with dust or mud
• If liquids such as benzene and gasoline are spilled on the paint surface
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If the paint is chipped or scratched, have it repaired immediately.
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To prevent the wheels from corroding, remove any dirt and store in a place
with low humidity when storing the wheels.
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Cleaning the exterior lights
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Wash carefully. Do not use organic substances or scrub with a hard brush.
This may damage the surfaces of the lights.
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Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the lights.
Wax may cause damage to the lenses.
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When using an automatic car wash (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield wip-
ers)
Set the wipers to the intermittent windshield wipers. (
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P. 216)
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may
be damaged.