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Raise the hooks when needed.

The cargo hooks are provided for securing
loose items.

Loosen the belt

Tighten the belt

Trunk features

Cargo hooks

WARNING

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When the cargo net is not in use

To avoid injury, always return the cargo

hooks on the floor to their stowed posi-

tions.

First-aid kit storage belt

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An assist grip installed on the ceiling
can be used to support your body
while sitting on the seat.

To use the coat hook, push it in.

The GPS clock’s time is automatically
adjusted by utilizing GPS time infor-
mation. For details, refer to “NAVIGA-
TION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM
OWNER’S MANUAL”.

Please use as a power supply for elec-
tronic goods that use less than 12
VDC/10 A (power consumption of
120 W).
Open the lid.

Other interior features

Assist grips

WARNING

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Assist grip

Do not use the assist grip when getting in

or out of the vehicle or rising from your

seat.

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to the assist grip

Do not put a heavy load on the assist grip.

Coat hooks

WARNING

■

Items that cannot be hung on the coat

hook

Do not hang coat hangers or other hard

or sharp objects on the hook. If the SRS

curtain shield airbags deploy, these items

may become projectiles, causing death

or serious injury.

Clock

Power outlet

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The power outlet can be used when

The engine switch is in ACCESSORY or

IGNITION ON mode.

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Using the power outlet

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The shape of the console box rim allows

power cables to be passed through when

the console box lid is closed.

To set the visor in the forward posi-
tion, flip it down.

To set the visor in the side position,
flip down, unhook, and swing it to
the side.

To use the side extender, place the
visor in the side position, then slide
it backward.

Slide the cover to open.

The light turns on when the cover is
opened.

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To prevent battery discharge

If the vanity lights remain on when the

engine switch is turned off, the lights will go

off automatically after 20 minutes.

NOTICE

■

To avoid damaging the power outlet

Close the power outlet lid when the

power outlet is not in use.
Foreign objects or liquids that enter the

power outlet may cause a short circuit.

■

To prevent the battery from being dis-

charged

Do not use the power outlet longer than

necessary when the engine is off.

Sun visors

Vanity mirrors

NOTICE

■

To prevent the battery from being dis-

charged

Do not leave the lights on longer than

necessary when the engine is off.

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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-
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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When support is necessary

Visit on the web at www.home-

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

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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

Garage door opener

The garage door opener can be
programmed to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door
locks, home lighting systems, secu-
rity systems, and other devices.

System components

A
B
C

WARNING

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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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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 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
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.

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 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

performing

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 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

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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

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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.)

Operating HomeLink

A
B

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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.

Color

Status

Orange (flashing)

Currently open-
ing/closing

Green

Opening/closing has
completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback signals
cannot be received

Erasing the entire HomeLink

memory (all three codes)

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: If equipped

To turn the compass on or off, press
and hold the switch for 3 seconds.

Directions are displayed as follows:

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Conditions unfavorable to correct

operation

The compass may not show the correct

direction in the following conditions:

●

The vehicle is stopped immediately after

turning.

●

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 battery has been disconnected.

●

A door is open.

Compass

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

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 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.

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Deviation

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

If you cross over a map boundary shown in
illustration, the compass will deviate.
To obtain higher precision or perfect cali-
bration, refer to the following.

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Deviation calibration

Stop the vehicle.

Press and hold the switch for 6 sec-
onds.

A number (1 to 15) appears on the com-

pass display.

Press the switch and, referring to
the map above, select the number
of the zone where you are.

If the direction is displayed several seconds

after adjustment, the calibration is com-

plete.

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Circling calibration

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

Press and hold the switch for 9 sec-
onds.

“C” appears on the compass display.

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

Calibrating the compass

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If there is not enough space to drive in a

circle, drive around the block until the

direction is displayed.

WARNING

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When doing the circling calibration

Secure a wide space, and watch out for

people and vehicles in the neighbor-

hood. Do not violate any local traffic

rules while performing circling calibra-

tion.

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6-1. Maintenance and care

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

239

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

245

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

245

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

247

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

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

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

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

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

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Checking and replacing fuses

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

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

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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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Black stainless steel window moldings (F

SPORT models)

The stainless steel window moldings are

made of black oxide coated stainless steel.
When cleaning the vehicle, do not scrub the

moldings with an abrasive cleaner as their

finish may be damaged or the color may

change.

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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

●

Fold the mirrors before washing the vehi-

cle. Start washing from the front of the

vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors

before driving.

●

Brushes used in automatic car washes

may scratch the vehicle body and dam-

age the paint.

■

High pressure car washes

As water may enter the cabin, do not bring

the nozzle tip near the gaps around the

doors or perimeter of the windows, or spray

these areas continuously.

■

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.93)

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Aluminum wheels

●

Remove any dirt immediately by using a

neutral detergent.

●

Wash detergent off with water immedi-

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

Cleaning instructions

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ately after use.

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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

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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

paint.

●

Do not use detergent on the brake cali-

pers when they are hot.

●

Wash detergent off immediately after

use.

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Bumpers

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

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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 side win-

dows 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

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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 wipers to the intermittent wind-

shield wipers. (

P.141)

If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers

may operate unexpectedly in the follow-

ing situations, and may result in hands

being caught or other serious injuries

and cause damage to the wiper blades.

●

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

As exhaust gases cause the exhaust

pipes to become quite hot, do not touch

the exhaust pipes while the engine is run-

ning or immediately after the engine is

turned off.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not

to touch the exhaust pipes until they have

cooled sufficiently, as touching hot

exhaust pipes can cause burns.

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WARNING

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Precaution 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.

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.

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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.

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When using an automatic car wash

(vehicles with rain-sensing windshield

wipers)

Set the wipers to the intermittent wind-

shield wipers. (

P.141)

If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers

may operate and the wiper blades may

be damaged.

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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

• Suspension parts

• Steering parts

• Brake parts

●

Keep the cleaning nozzle at least 11.9

in. (30 cm) away from the vehicle

body. Otherwise 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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