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From rear seat

The rear seat power window switches
cannot be used to extend the rear door
sunshades/rear quarter sunshades.

Display the home screen and then
touch “Rear Shade/Lamp”.
(

P.308)

To fully extend/retract a rear
door/rear quarter sunshade, touch
the respective button.

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Operating conditions

●

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

●

The rear side windows are fully closed.

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Operation of rear door sunshades/rear

quarter sunshades when extended

If a rear door power window switch is oper-

ated when the rear door sunshade/rear

quarter sunshade is extended, the rear door

sunshade/rear quarter sunshade will retract

while the rear window is opening.

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Operating the rear door/rear quarter

sunshades after turning the engine

switch off

The rear door/rear quarter sunshades can

be operated for a while even after the

engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY

mode or off.

However, they cannot be operated using

the driver’s power window switch after

either front door is opened.

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Jam protection function

If an object becomes caught between a rear

door sunshade and the window frame, the

rear door sunshade will stop and then

extend/retract slightly.

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When reconnecting the battery

The rear door/rear quarter sunshades will

always be retracted the first time the button

is pressed.

The rear sunshade can be raised and
lowered by operating any of the
switches shown below.

WARNING

■

When the rear door/rear quarter sun-

shades are being extended or

retracted

Do not place fingers or other objects in

the shade mechanism or in the opening

as injury may result.

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Jam protection function

Never use any part of your body to inten-

tionally activate the jam protection func-

tion.

NOTICE

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To ensure normal operation of the

sunshades

Observe the following precautions:

●

Do not place excessive load on the

motor or other components.

●

Do not place objects where they may

hinder opening and closing opera-

tions.

●

Do not attach items to the rear

door/rear quarter sunshades.

●

Keep the opening clean and clear of

obstructions.

●

Do not operate the rear door/rear

quarter sunshades continuously for

long periods of time.

Rear sunshade (if equipped)

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From front seat

Extend/retract

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From rear seat



Vehicles without power rear seat

Extend/retract



Vehicles with power rear seat

Display the home screen and then
touch “Rear Shade/Lamp”.
(

P.308)

To fully extend/retract a rear door
sunshade, touch the respective but-
ton.

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The rear sunshade can be used when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON

mode.

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Operating the rear sunshade after turn-

ing the engine switch off

The rear sunshade can be operated for a

while even after the engine switch is

switched to ACCESSORY mode or turned

off.

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Reverse operation feature

To ensure adequate rear visibility, the rear

sunshade automatically lowers when the

shift position is shifted to R.
However, the rear sunshade is raised again

if any of the following occurs:

●

The switch is pressed again.

●

The shift position is shifted to P.

●

The shift position is shifted out of P and R,

and the vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph

(15 km/h).

If the engine is turned off when the rear sun-

shade has been lowered due to the reverse

operation feature, it will not be raised even

when the engine is turned on again and the

vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15

km/h). To raise the sunshade again, press

the switch.

WARNING

■

When the rear sunshade is being

raised or lowered

Do not place fingers or other objects in

the shade mechanism or in the opening

as injury may result.

NOTICE

■

To ensure normal operation of the

sunshade

Observe the following precautions:

●

Do not place excessive load on the

motor or other components.

●

Do not place objects where they may

hinder opening and closing opera-

tions.

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The HomeLink

wireless control sys-

tem in your vehicle has 3 buttons which
can be programmed to operate 3 dif-
ferent devices. Refer to the program-
ming methods on the following pages
to determine the method which is
appropriate for the device.

HomeLink

indicator light

Garage door operation indicators

HomeLink

icon

Illuminates while HomeLink

is operating.

Buttons

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Codes stored in the HomeLink

mem-

ory

●

The registered codes are not erased even

if the battery cable is disconnected.

●

If learning failed when registering a dif-

NOTICE

●

Do not attach items to the rear sun-

shade.

●

Keep the opening clean and clear of

obstructions.

●

Do not operate the rear sunshade con-

tinuously for long periods of time.

Garage door opener

The garage door opener can be
programmed using the Home-
Link

to operate garage doors,

gates, entry doors, door locks,
home lighting systems, security sys-
tems, and other devices.

System components

A
B
C

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ferent code to a HomeLink

button that

already has a code registered to it, the

already registered code will not be

erased.

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Certification for the garage door opener



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, Guam and Puerto Rico



For vehicles sold in Canada

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When support is necessary

Visit on the web at www.home-

link.com/lexus or call 1-800-355-3515.

WARNING

■

When programming a garage door or

other remote control device

The garage door or other device may

operate, so ensure people and objects

are out of danger to prevent potential

harm.

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Conforming to federal safety stan-

dards

Do not use the HomeLink

compatible

transceiver with any garage door opener

or device that lacks safety stop and

reverse features as required by federal

safety standards.
This includes any garage door that can-

not detect an interfering object. A door

or device without these features

increases the risk of death or serious

injury.

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Before programming HomeLink

 During programming, it is possible

that garage doors, gates, or other
devices may operate. For this rea-
son, make sure that people and
objects are clear of the garage door
or other devices to prevent injury or
other potential harm.

 It is recommended that a new bat-

tery be placed in the remote control
transmitter for more accurate pro-
gramming.

 Garage door opener motors manu-

factured after 1995 may be
equipped with rolling code protec-
tion. If this is the case, you may need
a stepladder or other sturdy, safe
device to reach the “Learn” or
“Smart” button on the garage door
opener motor.

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Programming HomeLink

Steps

through

must be performed

within 60 seconds, otherwise the indi-
cator light will stop flashing and pro-
gramming will not be able to be
completed.

Press and release the HomeLink

button you want to program and

check that the HomeLink

indica-

tor light flashes (orange).

Point the remote control transmit-
ter for the device at the rear view
mirror, 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm)
from the HomeLink

buttons.

Keep the HomeLink

indicator light in

view while programming.

Program a device.



Programming a device other than
an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)

Press and hold the handheld transmit-
ter button until the HomeLink

indica-

tor light changes from slowly flashing
orange to rapidly flashing green (roll-
ing code) or continuously lit green
(fixed code), then release the button.



Programming an entry gate (for
U.S.A. owners)/Programming a
device in the Canadian market

Press and release the remote control

WARNING

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When operating or programming
HomeLink

Never allow a child to operate or play
with the HomeLink

buttons.

Programming the HomeLink

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transmitter button at 2 second inter-
vals, repeatedly, until the HomeLink

indicator light changes from slowly
flashing (orange) to rapidly flashing
(green) (rolling code) or continuously
lit (green) (fixed code).

Test the HomeLink

operation by

pressing the newly programmed
button and observing the indicator
light:

 Indicator light illuminates: Program-

ming of a fixed code device has
completed. The garage door or
other device should operate when a
HomeLink

button is pressed and

released.

 Indicator light flashes rapidly: The

garage door opener motor or other
device is equipped with a rolling
code. To complete programming,
firmly press and hold the Home-
Link

button for 2 seconds then

release it.

 If the garage door or other device

does not operate, proceed to “Pro-
gramming a rolling code system”.

Repeat the steps above to program
another device for any of the
remaining HomeLink

buttons.

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Programming a rolling code sys-
tem

2 or more people may be necessary to
complete rolling code programming.

Locate the “Learn” or “Smart” but-
ton on the garage door opener
motor in the garage.

This button can usually be found where the

hanging antenna wire is attached to the

unit. The name and color of the button may

vary by manufacturer. Refer to the owner’s

manual supplied with the garage door

opener motor for details.

Press and release the “Learn” or
“Smart” button.

Perform

within 30 seconds after per-

forming

Press and hold the desired Home-
Link

button (inside the vehicle)

for 2 seconds and release it. Repeat
this sequence (press/hold/release)
up to 3 times to complete pro-
gramming.
If the garage door opener motor
operates when the HomeLink

button is pressed, the garage door

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opener motor recognizes the
HomeLink

signal.

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Enabling 2-way communication
with a garage door (only available
for compatible devices)

When enabled, 2-way communication
allows you to check the status of the
opening and closing of a garage door
through indicators in your vehicle.
2-way communication is only available
if the garage door opener motor used
is a compatible device. (To check
device compatibility, refer to
www.homelink.com.)

Within 5 seconds after program-
ming the garage door opener has
been completed, if the garage door
opener motor is trained to Home-
Link

, both garage door operation

indicators will flash rapidly (green)
and the light on the garage door
opener motor will blink twice, indi-
cating that 2-way communication is
enabled.

If the indicators do not flash, perform

and

within the first 10 presses of the Home-

Link

button after programming has been

completed.

Press a programmed HomeLink

button to operate a garage door.

Within 1 minute of pressing the
HomeLink

button, after the

garage door operation has
stopped, press the “Learn” or
“Smart” button on the garage door
opener motor. Within 5 seconds of
the establishment of 2-way com-
munication with the garage door
opener, both garage door opera-
tion indicators in the vehicle will
flash rapidly (green) and the light
on the garage door opener motor
will blink twice, indicating that
2-way communication is enabled.

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Reprogramming a single Home-
Link

button

When the following procedure is per-
formed, buttons which already have
devices registered to them can be
overwritten:

With one hand, press and hold the
desired HomeLink

button.

When the HomeLink

indicator

starts flashing (orange), continue to
hold the HomeLink

button and

perform “Programming Home-
Link

”

(it takes 20 seconds for

the HomeLink

indicator to start

flashing).

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Before programming

●

Install a new battery in the transmitter.

●

The battery side of the transmitter must
be pointed away from the HomeLink

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Press the appropriate HomeLink

button. The HomeLink

indicator light

should turn on.
The status of the opening and closing
of a garage door is shown by the indi-
cators.

Opening
Closing

This function is only available if the garage
door opener motor used is a compatible
device. (To check device compatibility,
refer to www.homelink.com.)

The indicators can operate within
approximately 820 ft. (250 m) of the
garage door. However, if there are
obstructions between the garage door
and the vehicle, such as houses and
trees, feedback signals from the
garage door may not be received.

To recall the previous door operation
status, press and release either Home-

Link

buttons

and

simultaneously. The

last recorded status will be displayed
for 3 seconds.

Press and hold the 2 outside buttons
for 10 seconds until the HomeLink

indicator light changes from continu-
ously lit (orange) to rapidly flashing
(green).

If you sell your vehicle, be sure to erase the
programs stored in the HomeLink

mem-

ory.

Operating HomeLink

Color

Status

Orange (flashing)

Currently open-

ing/closing

Green

Opening/closing has

completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback signals

cannot be received

A
B

Erasing the entire HomeLink

memory (all three codes)

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Maintenance and care

6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

cle exterior................................

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Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

cle interior ..................................

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6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements

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General maintenance.............

365

Emission inspection and mainte-

nance (I/M) programs .........

368

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service precautions

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Hood................................................

371

Positioning a floor jack.............

371

Engine compartment...............

373

Battery ...........................................

380

Tires ................................................

382

Replacing the tire.......................

391

Tire inflation pressure..............

395

Wheels...........................................

396

Air conditioning filter...............

398

Electronic key battery.............

399

Checking and replacing fuses

.........................................................

401

Light bulbs....................................

404

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6-1.Maintenance and care

 Working from top to bottom, liber-

ally 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 thoroughly with
water.

 Wipe away any water.
 Wax the vehicle when the water-

proof coating deteriorates.

If water does not bead on a clean surface,
apply wax when the vehicle body is cool.

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Self-restoring coat

The vehicle body has a self-restoring coat-

ing that is resistant to small surface

scratches caused in a car wash etc.

●

The coating lasts for 5 to 8 years from

when the vehicle is delivered from the

plant.

●

The restoration time differs depending on

the depth of the scratch and outside tem-

perature.

The restoration time may become

shorter when the coating is warmed by

applying warm water.

●

Deep scratches caused by keys, coins,

etc. cannot be restored.

●

Do not use wax that contains abrasives.

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Automatic car washes

●

Before washing the vehicle:

• Fold the mirrors

• Turn off the power trunk opener and

closer (if equipped)

Start washing from the front of the vehicle.

Extend the mirrors before driving.

●

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

●

Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash

to come within close proximity of the win-

dows and the air suspension unit (if

equipped).

●

Before using the car wash, check that the

fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed

properly.

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When using a car wash

If the door handle becomes wet while the

electronic key is within the effective range,

the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In

that case, follow the following correction

procedures to wash the vehicle:

●

Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or

more separate from the vehicle while the

vehicle is being washed. (Take care to

ensure that the key is not stolen.)

●

Set the electronic key to battery-saving

mode to disable the smart access system

with push-button start. (

P.112)

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Aluminum wheels

●

Remove any dirt immediately by using a

neutral detergent.

●

Wash detergent off with water immedi-

ately after use.

●

To protect the paint from damage, make

sure to observe the following precau-

tions.

• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive

detergent

• Do not use hard brushes

• Do not use detergent on the wheels when

they are hot, such as after driving or park-

ing in hot weather

Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior

Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.

Cleaning instructions

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Brake caliper coating (F SPORT mod-

els)

●

When using detergent, use neutral deter-

gent. Do not use hard brushes or abra-

sive cleaners, as they will damage the

coating.

●

Do not use detergent on the brake cali-

pers when they are hot.

●

Wash detergent off immediately after

use.

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Bumpers and side moldings

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

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Front side windows water-repellent

coating (if equipped)

●

The following precautions can extend the

effectiveness of the water-repellent coat-

ing.

• Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side

windows regularly.

• Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate

on the windows for a long period.

Clean the windows with a soft, damp

cloth as soon as possible.

• Do not use wax or glass cleaners that

contain abrasives when cleaning the win-

dows.

• Do not use any metallic objects to

remove condensation build up.

●

When the water-repellent performance

has become insufficient, the coating can

be repaired. Contact your Lexus dealer.

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Plated portions

If dirt cannot be removed, clean the parts as

follows:

●

Use a soft cloth dampened with an

approximately 5% solution of neutral

detergent and water to clean the dirt off.

●

Wipe the surface with a dry, soft cloth to

remove any remaining moisture.

●

To remove oily deposits, use alcohol wet

wipes or a similar product.

WARNING

■

When washing the vehicle

Do not apply water to the inside of the

engine compartment. Doing so may

cause the electrical components, etc. to

catch fire.

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When cleaning the windshield

Set the wiper switch to off.

If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-

ers may operate unexpectedly in the fol-

lowing situations, and may result in hands

being caught or other serious injuries

and cause damage to the wiper blades.

Off

AUTO

●

When the upper part of the windshield

where the raindrop sensor is located is

touched by hand

●

When a wet rag or similar is held close

to the raindrop sensor

●

If something bumps against the wind-

shield

●

If you directly touch the raindrop sen-

sor body or if something bumps into

the raindrop sensor

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Precautions regarding the exhaust

pipes and rear bumper diffusers

Exhaust gases cause the exhaust pipes

and rear bumper diffusers to become

quite hot.

When washing the vehicle, be careful not

to touch the pipes and diffusers until they

have cooled sufficiently, as touching hot

exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers

can cause burns.

A
B

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WARNING

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Precaution regarding the front

bumper (vehicles with Lexus Safety

System + A)

If the paint of the front bumper is chipped

or scratched, the Lexus Safety System +

A may not function correctly. If this

occurs, consult your Lexus dealer.

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Precaution regarding the rear

bumper

If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped

or scratched, the following systems may

not function correctly. If this occurs, con-

sult your Lexus dealer.

●

Lexus Safety System + A (if equipped)

●

BSM (if equipped)

●

RCTA (if equipped)

●

PKSB (if equipped)

NOTICE

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To prevent paint deterioration and

corrosion on the body and compo-

nents (aluminum wheels, etc.)

●

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

●

If the paint is chipped or scratched,

have it repaired immediately.

●

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

●

Wash carefully. Do not use organic

substances or scrub with a hard brush.

This may damage the surfaces of the

lights.

●

Do not apply wax to the surfaces of the

lights.

Wax may cause damage to the lenses.

■

When using an automatic car wash

Set the wiper switch to the off position.

If the wiper switch is in “AUTO”, the wip-

ers may operate and the wiper blades

may be damaged.

■

When using a high pressure car wash

●

When washing the vehicle, do not

spray the camera or its surrounding

area directly with a high pressure

washer. Shock applied from high pres-

sure water may cause the device to not

operate normally.

●

Do not bring the nozzle tip close to

boots (rubber or resin manufactured

cover), connectors or the following

parts. The parts may be damaged if

they come into contact with high-pres-

sure water.

• Traction related parts

• Steering parts

• Suspension parts

• Brake parts

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 Remove dirt and dust using a vac-

uum cleaner. Wipe dirty surfaces
with a cloth dampened with luke-
warm water.

 If dirt cannot be removed, wipe it off

with a soft cloth dampened with
neutral detergent diluted to approx-
imately 1%.
Wring out any excess water from
the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent and
water.

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Shampooing the carpets

There are several commercial foaming-type

cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush

to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping cir-

cles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty surfaces

and let them dry. Excellent results are

obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as

possible.

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Handling the seat belts

Clean with mild soap and lukewarm water

using a cloth or sponge. Also check the

belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying

or cuts.

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When cleaning the carpeted portions of

the glove box, console box, etc.

If a strong adhesive tape is used, there is a

possibility that the surface of the carpet

could be damaged.

Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior

Perform cleaning in a manner
appropriate to each component
and its material.

Protecting the vehicle interior

WARNING

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Water in the vehicle

●

Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehi-

cle.

Doing so may cause electrical compo-

nents, etc. to malfunction or catch fire.

●

Do not get any of the SRS components

or wiring in the vehicle interior wet.

(

P.29)

An electrical malfunction may cause

the airbags to deploy or not function

properly, resulting in death or serious

injury.

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Cleaning the interior (especially

instrument panel)

Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner.

The instrument panel may reflect off the

windshield, obstructing the driver’s view

and leading to an accident, resulting in

death or serious injury.

NOTICE

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Cleaning detergents

●

Do not use the following types of

detergent, as they may discolor the

vehicle interior or cause streaks or

damage to painted surfaces:

• Areas other than the seats and steer-

ing wheel: Organic substances such as

benzene or gasoline, alkaline or acidic

solutions, dye, and bleach

• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions,

such as thinner, benzene, and alcohol

• Steering wheel: Organic substances,

such as thinner, and cleaner that con-

tains alcohol

●

Do not use polish wax or polish

cleaner. The instrument panel’s or

other interior part’s painted surface

may be damaged.

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 Remove dirt using a water-damp-

ened soft cloth or synthetic chamois.

 Wipe the surface with a dry, soft

cloth to remove any remaining
moisture.

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Cleaning the areas with satin-finish

metal accents

The metal areas use a layer of real metal for

the surface. It is necessary to clean them

regularly. If dirty areas are left uncleaned for

long periods of time, they may be difficult to

clean.

 Remove dirt and dust using a vac-

uum cleaner.

 Wipe off any excess dirt and dust

with a soft cloth dampened with
diluted detergent.

Use a diluted water solution of approxi-
mately 5% neutral wool detergent.

 Wring out any excess water from

the cloth and thoroughly wipe off all
remaining traces of detergent.

 Wipe the surface with a dry, soft

cloth to remove any remaining
moisture. Allow the leather to dry in
a shaded and ventilated area.

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Caring for leather areas

Lexus recommends cleaning the interior of

the vehicle at least twice a year to maintain

the quality of the vehicle’s interior.

NOTICE

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Preventing damage to leather sur-

faces

Observe the following precautions to

avoid damage to and deterioration of

leather surfaces:

●

Remove any dust or dirt from leather

surfaces immediately.

●

Do not expose the vehicle to direct

sunlight for extended periods of time.

Park the vehicle in the shade, espe-

cially during summer.

●

Do not place items made of vinyl, plas-

tic, or containing wax on the uphol-

stery, as they may stick to the leather

surface if the vehicle interior heats up

significantly.

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Water on the floor

Do not wash the vehicle floor with water.

Vehicle systems such as the audio system

may be damaged if water comes into

contact with electrical components such

as the audio system above or under the

floor of the vehicle. Water may also

cause the body to rust.

■

When cleaning the inside of the wind-

shield

Do not allow glass cleaner to contact the

lens. Also, do not touch the lens. (

P.191,

198)

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Cleaning the inside of the rear win-

dow

●

Do not use glass cleaner to clean the

rear window, as this may cause dam-

age to the rear window defogger

heater wires or antenna. Use a cloth

dampened with lukewarm water to

gently wipe the window clean. Wipe

the window in strokes running parallel

to the heater wires or antenna.

●

Be careful not to scratch or damage

the heater wires or antenna.

Cleaning the areas with satin-fin-
ish metal accents

Cleaning the leather areas

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 Remove dirt and dust using a vac-

uum cleaner.

 Wipe it off with a soft cloth damp-

ened with neutral detergent diluted
to approximately 1%.

 Wring out any excess water from

the cloth and thoroughly wipe off
remaining traces of detergent and
water.

 To remove dust from the fabric, use

a vacuum cleaner or adhesive tape.

 Use a cloth dampened with water to

gently wipe the fabric clean.

Do not use detergents to clean the fabric.

Cleaning the synthetic leather
areas

Cleaning fabric portions of the
instrument panel

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