Lexus 2013 IS 350, Руководство пользователя

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7-1. Maintenance and care
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IS350 AWD/IS350/IS300 AWD/IS300_U
NOTICE
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To prevent paint deterioration and corrosion on the body and components (aluminum
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 pow-
der 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 wipers)
Set the wipers to the intermittent windshield wipers. (
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P. 213)
If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers may operate and the wiper blades may be dam-
aged.
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When using a high pressure car wash
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Do not bring the nozzle tip close to boots (rubber or resin manufactured cover), con-
nectors or the following parts. The parts may be damaged if they come into contact
with high-pressure water.
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Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 11.9 in. (30 cm) away from the vehicle body. Other-
wise resin section, such as moldings and bumpers, may be deformed and damaged.
Also, do not continuously hold the nozzle in the same place.
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Do not spray the lower part of the windshield continuously.
If water enters the air conditioning system intake located near the lower part of the
windshield, the air conditioning system may not operate correctly.
• Traction related parts
• Steering parts
• Suspension parts
• Brake parts