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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.



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)

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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
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.

■

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

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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: 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.

■

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

■

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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Maintenance and care

6-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

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

238

Cleaning and protecting the vehi-

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

243

6-2. Matte paint care guide (if

equipped)

Basic knowledge about matte

clear coat...................................

247

Washing your vehicle ..............

251

Frequently Asked Questions

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

252

6-3. Maintenance

Maintenance requirements ..

255

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

256

Emission inspection and mainte-

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

259

6-4. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service precautions

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

260

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

262

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

263

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

265

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

271

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

277

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

279

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

280

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

281

Checking and replacing fuses

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

283

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

285

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

286

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6-1. Maintenance and care

6-1.Maintenance and care

Unlike a vehicle with a normal clear
coat, special care is necessary to pro-
tect the appearance of a vehicle with a
matte clear coat. (



P.247, 251, 252)



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.

■

CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plas-

tic) part (if equipped)

●

As the CFRP parts may change color if

they are exposed to ultraviolet rays for

extended periods of time, Lexus recom-

mends that your vehicle be stored in a

place where it will not be exposed to

direct sunlight.

●

Do not use wax that contains abrasives.

■

Black stainless steel window moldings

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.

: CFRP parts (if equipped) do not have a

self-restoring coat.

■

Automatic car washes(vehicles without

CFRP parts)

●

Fold the mirrors before washing the vehi-

cle. Start washing from the front of the

vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors

before driving.

●

Wash the vehicle with the active rear

wing retracted. If the vehicle is washed

with the active rear wing raised, depend-

ing on the type of automatic car wash, the

brushes of the automatic car wash may

become stuck on the active rear wing. In

Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior

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

Matte paint care guide (body)

Cleaning instructions

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this case, the active rear wing may not be

washed very well or may even be

scratched or damaged.

●

Brushes used in automatic car washes

may scratch the vehicle surface, parts

(wheel, etc.) and harm your vehicle’s

paint.

■

Automatic car washes(vehicles with

CFRP parts)

Do not use an automatic car wash as they

may scratch the CFRP parts and damage

their finish or damage the fixed rear wing.

■

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.98)

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Wheels and wheel ornaments (vehicles

without matte black painted 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

■

Wheels and wheel ornaments (vehicles

with matte black painted wheels)

As matte black painted wheels require dif-

ferent cleaning methods than conventional

aluminum wheels, be sure to observer the

following. For details, consult your Lexus

dealer.

●

Remove dirt using water. If the wheels are

excessively dirty, use a sponge or soft

cloth dampened with a diluted neutral

detergent to remove the dirt.

●

When using detergent, make sure to

rinse it off with water immediately. Then

use a soft cloth to wipe off the water.

●

To prevent the matte black paint from

being damaged, make sure to observe

the following precautions:

• Do not scrub or polish the wheels using a

brush or dry cloth.

• Do not use any wheel coatings or abra-

sive detergents.

• When using an automatic car wash, dis-

able/do not select the wheel brush func-

tion(if such an option is available).

• Do not use a high pressure pressure

washer or steam cleaner.

• Do not use detergent on the wheels when

they are hot, such as after driving or park-

ing in hot weather.

■

Diffuser (Vehicles with titanium muf-

flers)

The cleaning method for the diffuser on

vehicles with titanium mufflers differs from

that for normal diffusers.

●

When using detergent, make sure to

rinse it off with water immediately. Then

use a soft cloth to wipe off the water.

●

To prevent the diffuser from being dam-

aged, make sure to observe the following

precautions:

• Do not scrub or polish the diffuser using a

brush or dry cloth.

• Do not apply any ceramic coatings or use

abrasive detergents.

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Brake caliper coating

●

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.

■

Brake pads and calipers

Rust may form if the vehicle is parked with

wet brake pads or disc rotors, causing them

to stick. Before parking the vehicle after it is

washed, drive slowly and apply the brakes

several times to dry the parts.

■

Bumpers

Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

■

Side windows water-repellent coating

●

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.

■

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.

■

When cleaning the windshield (vehi-

cles with rain-sensing windshield wip-

ers)

Set the wipers to the intermittent wind-

shield wipers. (



P.143)

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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WARNING

■

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.

■

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

■

Application of coatings to the vehicle

body (vehicles with CFRP parts)

Do not apply any kind of coating to the

vehicle body as doing so may damage

the paint or reduce its durability.

■

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, in

sect 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 wipers to the intermittent wind-

shield wipers. (



P.143)

If AUTO mode is selected, the wipers

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.

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●

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.

●

Do not spray the lower part of the

windshield continuously.

If water enters the air conditioning sys-

tem intake located near the lower part of

the windshield, the air conditioning sys-

tem may not operate correctly.

●

Do not wash the underside of the vehi-

cle using a high pressure car washer.

●

Do not point the nozzle of a high pres-

sure washer at the areas shown in the

illustration, as high pressure water may

damage the oil coolers.

■

Hood vent

When washing the vehicle, do not allow a

large amount of water to enter the hood

vent at once, such as when using a

bucket, etc. or point the nozzle of a high

pressure washer at the hood vent.
Water may get inside the engine com-

partment and affect the engine and other

components.

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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.

■

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.

■

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.

■

CFRP (Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plas-

tic) parts (if equipped)

When cleaning, remove dirt using a soft

moist cloth or synthetic chamois, and then

wipe the surface with a soft dry cloth to

remove any remaining moisture.

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.

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.28)

An electrical malfunction may cause the

airbags to deploy or not function prop-

erly, 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 liquids, as

they may discolor the vehicle interior

or cause streaks or damage to painted

surfaces:

• Center Display: Organic substances

such as benzine or gasoline, alkaline

solutions, and alcohol

• Seats: Alkaline solutions, organic sub-

stances such as thinner or benzine,

and alcohol

• Other parts: Organic substances such

as benzine or gasoline, alkaline or

acidic solutions, dye, and bleach

●

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 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.



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.

NOTICE

■

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.

■

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.153)

■

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 leather areas

Cleaning the synthetic leather
areas

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It is recommended that regular mainte-
nance should be performed for areas
that are frequently touched to maintain
quality.

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Routine maintenance

This maintenance is most effective if
performed regularly (around once per
month).

Soak a cloth in lukewarm water
(approximately 104°F [40°C]),
wring it out thoroughly and then
wipe the entire body.

Wipe carefully so that the pile is not dishev-

eled. Be sure to prepare a clean cloth.

Once you have wiped the part with the

cloth, rinse it until it is completely clean

before using the cloth again.

Once it has dried, use a lint brush
or the like to comb the pile.

■

When cleaning the artificial
leather (Alcantara

)



If liquid is spilled onto the surface,
apply tissue paper or the like to
absorb the liquid.



If any substance such as mud or cof-
fee dries and becomes stuck to the
surface, use a lint brush or the like to
lightly brush the dirty area and
remove the substance. Then, it is
recommended to clean the dried
substance from the surface using a
vacuum cleaner.



For oil-based substances, use a dry
cloth or tissue paper to wipe off the

substance as much as possible,
while being careful not to spread it.

If the substance still cannot be
removed, use the following procedure
to remove it.

Liquid substances: Soak a cloth in
lukewarm water (approximately
104°F [40°C]), wring it out thor-
oughly and then wipe the dirty area
from the outside inward.

Wipe carefully so that the pile is not dishev-

eled. Be sure to prepare a clean cloth and

use the clean portion of it to clean the sur-

face.
Oil-based substances: Dab a cloth soaked

in benzene, lukewarm water or pure ethyl

alcohol (for drinking) within the dirty area

from the outside inward, and then dab a

dry cloth on the dirty area to absorb the

substance.

If the pile on the surface is dishev-
eled, use a lint brush or the like to
lightly brush the surface, and then
allow the surface to dry completely.

■

To remove substances adhered to
the pile

To clean dust or other adhered sub-
stances, use a lint brush or the like to
lightly brush the area and remove the
substance. If the substance still cannot
be removed, use adhesive tape to
remove it.

: Alcantara

is a registered trademark of

Alcantara S.p.A.

Cleaning the artificial leather
(Alcantara

®*

) areas (if

equipped)

NOTICE

■

When driving

Areas that are frequently touched are

more likely to attract dirt. Ensure that

your hands are clean before touching

anything.

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6-1. Maintenance and care

NOTICE

■

To prevent damage to artificial

leather (Alcantara

)

Observe the following precautions to

avoid damage to and deterioration of

artificial leather (Alcantara

●

Do not apply excessive force

●

Do not dig your nails into it

●

Do not rub it with your hands

●

Do not touch it if your hands are dirty

■

When using adhesive tape

If a strong adhesive tape is used, there is

a possibility that the surface of the carpet

could be damaged.

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