LEXUS NX 300H (2019 year). Instruction - part 19

 

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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.

2

Press a programmed HomeLink

®

 

button to operate a garage door.

3

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.

Reprogramming a single Home-
Link

®

 button

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

1

With one hand, press and hold the 
desired HomeLink

®

 button.

2

When the HomeLink

®

 indicator 

starts flashing orange, continue to 
hold the HomeLink

®

 button and 

perform “Programming Home-
Link

®

” 

1

 (it takes 20 seconds for 

the HomeLink

®

 indicator to start 

flashing).

Before programming

Install a new battery in the transmitter.

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

®

.

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 

Operating the HomeLink

®

Color

Status

Orange (flashing)

Currently opening/

closing

Green

Opening/closing has 

completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback signals 

cannot be received

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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 

 or 

 and 

 simultaneously.

The last recorded status will be dis-
played 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

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 mem-

ory.

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To turn the compass on or off, press the 
button for more than 3 seconds.

Directions are displayed as follows:

Conditions unfavorable to correct 

operation

The compass may not show the correct 

direction in the following conditions:

The vehicle is stopped immediately after 

turning.

Erasing the entire HomeLink

®

 

memory (all three codes)

Compass

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The compass on the inside rear 
view mirror indicates the direction 
in which the vehicle is heading.

Operation and displays

Display

Direction

“N”

North

“NE”

Northeast

“E”

East

“SE”

Southeast

“S”

South

“SW”

Southwest

“W”

West

“NW”

Northwest

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The vehicle is on an inclined surface.

The vehicle is in a place where the earth’s 

magnetic field is subject to interference 

by artificial magnetic fields (under-

ground car park/parking lot, under a 

steel tower, between buildings, roof car 

park/parking lot, near an intersection, 

near a large vehicle, etc.).

The vehicle has become magnetized. 

(There is a magnet or metal object near 

the inside rear view mirror.)

The 12-volt battery has been discon-

nected.

A door is open.

Deviation

The direction display deviates from the 
true direction determined by the 
earth’s magnetic field. The amount of 
deviation varies depending on the geo-
graphic position of the vehicle.

If you cross over one of the map boundar-

ies shown in illustration, the compass will 
deviate.
To obtain higher precision or perfect cali-
bration, refer to “Deviation calibration”.

Deviation calibration

1

Stop the vehicle.

WARNING

While driving the vehicle

Do not adjust the display. Adjust the dis-

play only when the vehicle is stopped.

NOTICE

To avoid compass malfunctions

Do not place magnets or any metal 

objects near the inside rear view mirror.

Doing this may cause the compass sen-

sor to malfunction.

To ensure normal operation of the 

compass

Do not perform a circling calibration of 

the compass in a place where the 

earth’s magnetic field is subject to 

interference by artificial magnetic 

fields.

During calibration, do not operate 

electric systems (moon roof, power 

windows, etc.) as they may interfere 

with the calibration.

Calibrating the compass

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Press and hold the button for 6 sec-
onds. A number (1 to 15) appears 
on the compass display.

3

Referring to the map above, press 
the button to select the number of 
the zone you are in.

If the direction is displayed several seconds 

after adjustment, the calibration is com-

plete.

Circling calibration

1

Stop the vehicle in a place where it 
is safe to drive in a circle.

2

Press and hold the button for 9 sec-
onds.

“C” appears on the compass display.

3

Drive the vehicle at 5 mph (8 km/ 
h) or less in a circle until a direction 
is displayed.

If there is not enough space to drive in a 

circle, drive around the block until a direc-

tion is displayed.

WARNING

When doing the circling calibration

Secure a wide space, and watch out for 

people and vehicles in the vicinity. Do not 

violate any local traffic rules while per-

forming circling calibration.

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: If  equipped

Microphone
“SOS” button
LED light indicators

Lexus Enform Safety Con-
nect

*

Safety Connect is a subscription-
based telematics service that uses 
Global Positioning System (GPS) 
data and embedded cellular tech-
nology to provide safety and secu-
rity features to subscribers. Safety 
Connect is supported by Lexus’ 
designated response center, which 
operates 24 hours per day, 7 days 
per week.
Safety Connect service is available 
by subscription on select, telemat-
ics hardware- equipped vehicles.
By using the Safety Connect ser-
vice, you are agreeing to be bound 
by the Telematics Subscription Ser-
vice Agreement and its Terms and 
Conditions, as in effect and 
amended from time to time, a cur-
rent copy of which is available at 
Lexus.com. All use of the Safety 
Connect service is subject to such 
then-applicable Terms and Condi-
tions.

System components

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Certification for Lexus Enform

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Subscribers have the following Safety 
Connect services available:

 Automatic Collision Notification

*

Helps drivers receive necessary response 
from emergency service providers. 
(

P.307)

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: U.S. Patent No. 7,508,298 B2

 Stolen Vehicle Location

Helps drivers in the event of vehicle theft. 
(

P.307)

 Emergency Assistance Button 

(“SOS”)

Connects drivers to response-center sup-
port. (

P.307)

 Enhanced Roadside Assistance

Provides drivers various on-road assis-
tance. (

P.307)

After you have signed the Telematics 
Subscription Service Agreement and 
are enrolled, you can begin receiving 
services.
A variety of subscription terms is avail-
able for purchase. Contact your Lexus 
dealer, call 1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-
255-3987) in the Unites States (1-
800-26-LEXUS in Canada), (1-877-
539-8777 in Puerto Rico), or push the 
“SOS” button in your vehicle for fur-
ther subscription details.

Safety Connect Services Information

Phone calls using the vehicles Blue-
tooth

®

 technology will not be possible 

during Safety Connect.

Safety Connect is available beginning Fall 

2009 on select Lexus models (in the 

contiguous United States only). Contact 

with the Safety Connect response center 

is dependent upon the telematics device 

being in operative condition, cellular con-

nection availability, and GPS satellite sig-

nal reception, which can limit the ability to 

reach the response center or receive 

emergency service support. Enrollment 

and Telematics Subscription Service 

Agreement required. A variety of sub-

scription terms is available; charges vary 

by subscription term selected and loca-

tion.

Automatic Collision Notification, Emer-

gency Assistance and Stolen Vehicle 

Location will function in the United 

States, including Hawaii and Alaska, 

Puerto Rico and in Canada, and 

Enhanced Roadside Assistance will func-

tion in the United States, Puerto Rico and 

in Canada.

Automatic Collision Notification, Emer-

gency Assistance and Stolen Vehicle 

Location will not function in the United 

States Virgin Islands, and Enhanced 

Roadside Assistance will not function in 

the United States Virgin Islands. No 

Safety Connect services will function 

outside of the United States in countries 

other than Canada. For vehicles first sold 

in the USVI, no Safety Connect services 

will function in and outside the United 

States Virgin Islands.

Safety Connect services are not subject 

to section 255 of the Telecommunica-

tions Act and the device is not TTY com-

patible.

Languages

The Safety Connect response center will 

offer support in multiple languages. The 

Safety Connect system will offer voice 

prompts in English, French and Spanish. 

Please indicate your language of choice 

when enrolling.

When contacting the response center

You may be unable to contact the response 

center if the network is busy.

Services

Subscription

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When the power switch is turned to 
ON mode, the red indicator light 
comes on for 2 seconds then turns off. 
Afterward, the green indicator light 
comes on, indicating that the service is 
active.
The following indicator light patterns 
indicate specific system usage condi-
tions:
 Green indicator light on = Active 

service

 Green indicator light flashing = 

Safety Connect call in process

 Red indicator light (except at vehi-

cle start-up) = System malfunction 
(contact your Lexus dealer)

 No indicator light (off) = Safety 

Connect service not active

Automatic Collision Notification

In case of either airbag deployment or 
severe rear-end collision, the system is 
designed to automatically call the 
response center. The responding agent 
receives the vehicle’s location and 
attempts to speak with the vehicle 
occupants to assess the level of emer-
gency. If the occupants are unable to 
communicate, the agent automatically 
treats the call as an emergency, con-
tacts the nearest emergency services 
provider to describe the situation, and 
requests that assistance be sent to the 
location.

Stolen Vehicle Location

If your vehicle is stolen, Safety Connect 
can work with local authorities to assist 
them in locating and recovering the 
vehicle. After filing a police report, call 
the Safety Connect response center at 
1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-255-
3987) and follow the prompts for 
Safety Connect to initiate this service.
In addition to assisting law enforce-
ment with recovery of a stolen vehicle, 
Safety-Connect-equipped vehicle 
location data may, under certain cir-
cumstances, be shared with third par-
ties to locate your vehicle. Further 
information is available at Lexus.com.

Emergency Assistance Button 
(“SOS”)

In the event of an emergency on the 
road, push the “SOS” button to reach 
the Safety Connect response center. 
The answering agent will determine 
your vehicle’s location, assess the 
emergency, and dispatch the neces-
sary assistance required.

If you accidentally press the “SOS” button, 
tell the response-center agent that you are 
not experiencing an emergency.

Enhanced Roadside Assistance

Enhanced Roadside Assistance adds 
GPS data to the already included war-
ranty- based Lexus roadside service.
Subscribers can press the “SOS” but-
ton to reach a Safety Connect 
response-center agent, who can help 
with a wide range of needs, such as: 
towing, flat tire, fuel delivery, etc. For a 
description of the Roadside Assistance 

Safety Connect LED light Indi-
cators

Safety Connect services

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services and their limitations, please 
see the Safety Connect Terms and 
Conditions, which are available at 
Lexus.com.

Important! Read this information about 
exposure to radio frequency signals 
before using Safety Connect;
The Safety Connect system installed in 
your vehicle is a low-power radio trans-
mitter and receiver. It receives and also 
sends out radio frequency (RF) signals.
In August 1996, the Federal Commu-
nications Commission (FCC) adopted 
RF exposure guidelines with safety lev-
els for mobile wireless phones. Those 
guidelines are consistent with the 
safety standards previously set by the 
following U.S. and international stan-
dards bodies.
 ANSI (American National Stan-

dards Institute) C95.1 [1992]

 NCRP (National Council on Radia-

tion Protection and Measurement) 
Report 86 [1986]

 ICNIRP (International Commission 

on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protec-
tion) [1996]

Those standards were based on com-
prehensive and periodic evaluations of 
the relevant scientific literature. Over 
120 scientists, engineers, and physi-
cians from universities, and govern-
ment health agencies and industries 
reviewed the available body of 

research to develop the ANSI Stan-
dard (C95.1).
The design of Safety Connect com-
plies with the FCC guidelines in addi-
tion to those standards.

Safety information for Safety 
Connect

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After you sign the Telematics Subscrip-
tion Service Agreement, download the 
Lexus Enform Remote app from your 
cellular phone’s app store, and register 
within the app (or enroll and complete 
registration at the dealer), you can 
begin using these services. (

P.304)

A variety of subscription terms are 
available. Contact your Lexus dealer, 
or call 1-800-25-LEXUS (1-800-
255-3987) for further subscription 
details.

Availability of service

Lexus Enform Remote is not available in 

some countries or areas.

Lexus Enform Remote Information

Lexus Enform Remote should only be 

used by authorized users.

Laws in some communities may require 

that the vehicle be within view of the user 

when operating Lexus Enform Remote.

In some states, use of Lexus Enform 

Remote may violate state or local laws. 

Before using Lexus Enform Remote, 

check your state and local laws.

Any malfunction of the Lexus should be 

repaired by your Lexus dealer.

Lexus Enform Remote is designed to 

work at temperatures above -22°F (-

30°C). This specification is related to the 

Lexus Enform Remote operation, but is 

dependent on the vehicle’s operating 

temperature range which may be differ-

ent.

Content is subject to change without 

notice.

Some features of the Lexus Enform 

Remote may not be available on some 

models.

Additional information can be found at 

www.lexus.com/enform/.

Availability of functions of the Lexus 

Enform service is dependent on network 

reception level.

Safety information for Lexus Enform 

Remote

Refer to the safety information for Safety 

Connect: 

P.308

Lexus Enform Remote

*

Lexus Enform Remote is a cellular 
phone application that lets you view 
and remotely control certain 
aspects of your vehicle.
For details about the functions and 
services of this application, refer to 
http://www.lexus.com/enform/.
Function of the Lexus Enform 
Remote is achieved by using an 
embedded cellular device in the 
vehicle (DCM: Data Communica-
tion Module).

Subscription

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Availability of service

Lexus Enform Service Connect is not avail-

able in some countries or areas.

Lexus Enform Service Connect Infor-

mation

Availability of functions of the Lexus Enform 

Service Connect is dependent on network 

reception level.

Safety information for Lexus Enform 

Service Connect

Refer to the safety information for Safety 

Connect: 

P.308

Lexus Enform Service Con-
nect

*

Lexus Enform Service Connect 
uses embedded telematics hard-
ware to collect and transmit vehicle 
data that allows Lexus to provide:
 Vehicle Health Report (VHR) 

(Safety Recalls, Service Cam-
paigns, Current Vehicle Alerts, 
Required Maintenance, and Vehi-
cle Condition Status)

 Maintenance Notifications
 Vehicle Alert Notifications
For details about this service and 
how to register, refer to http://
www.lexus.com/enform/.
The Lexus Enform Service Con-
nect is achieved by using a Data 
Communication Module (DCM) 
built in the vehicle.

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6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

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

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Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

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6-2. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements ...

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

320

Emission inspection and mainte-

nance (I/M) programs .........

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service precautions

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

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Positioning a floor jack............

326

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

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12-volt battery.............................

334

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

337

Tire inflation pressure..............

345

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

346

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

348

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

349

Checking and replacing fuses

351

Headlight aim..............................

353

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

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 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.

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 contain abrasives.

Automatic car washes

Before washing the vehicle:

• Fold the mirrors

• Turn off the power back door (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.

Rear spoiler may not be washable in 

some automatic car washes. There may 

also be an increased risk of damage to 

vehicle.

High pressure car washes

Do not allow the nozzles of the car wash 

to come within close proximity of the win-

dows.

Before using the car wash, check that the 

fuel filler door on your vehicle is closed 

properly.

Note for a smart access system with 

push-button start

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 follow-

ing correction procedures to wash the 

vehicle:

• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft. 

(2 m) or more away from the vehicle. 

(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.121)

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 

Cleaning and protecting the 
vehicle exterior

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

Cleaning instructions

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Bumpers

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

Front side windows water-repellent 

coating (vehicles with water-repellent 

coating)

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.

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.

When cleaning the windshield (vehi-

cles with rain-sensing windshield wip-

ers)

Set the wiper switch to off.

If the switch is in “AUTO”, the wipers may 

operate unexpectedly in the following sit-

uations, 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

Precautions regarding the exhaust 

pipe

Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to 

become quite hot.

When washing the vehicle, be careful not 

to touch the pipe until it has cooled suffi-

ciently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe 

can cause burns.

Precautions regarding the rear 

bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if 

equipped)

If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped 

or scratched, the system may malfunc-

tion. If this occurs, consult your Lexus 

dealer.

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NOTICE

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.

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.

To prevent damage to the windshield 

wiper arms

When lifting the wiper arms away from 

the windshield, pull the driver side wiper 

arm upward first, and repeat for the pas-

senger side. When returning the wipers 

to their original position, do so from the 

passenger side first.

When using an automatic car wash 

(vehicles with rain-sensing windshield 

wipers)

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 let 

water of the high pressure washer hit 

directly or the vicinity of the camera. 

Due to the shock from the high pres-

sure water, it is possible the device may 

not operate as normal.

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

When raising the windshield wiper 

arms

Make sure to hold the hook parts 

 of 

the wiper arms to raise them.
Do not hold only the wiper blades when 
raising them, or it may cause deformation 
of the wiper blades.

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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 deter-
gent and water.

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.

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.

Front side windows with UV protective 

coating (vehicles with UV protective 

coating)

The front side windows have UV protective 

coating. To prevent any damage to the UV 

protective coating, observe the following:

If the windows are dirty, gently wipe them 

with a cloth soaked in water or lukewarm 

water as soon as possible.

If the windows are very dirty, do not open 

and close them repeatedly.

Cleaning and protecting the 
vehicle interior

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

Protecting the vehicle interior

WARNING

Water in the vehicle

Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehi-

cle, such as on the floor, in the hybrid 

battery (traction battery) air vents, and 

in the luggage compartment.

Doing so may cause the hybrid battery, 

electrical components, etc. to mal-

function or catch fire.

Do not get any of the SRS components 

or wiring in the vehicle interior wet. 

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An electrical malfunction may cause 

the airbags to deploy or not function 

properly, resulting in death or serious 

injury.

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

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:

• Non-seat portions: Organic sub-

stances such as benzene or gasoline, 

alkaline or acidic solutions, dye, and 

bleach

• Seats: Alkaline or acidic solutions, 

such as thinner, benzene, and 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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