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5-5. Using the other interior features

Rear door sunshades

Pull the tab of the rear door sunshade 
and hook the sunshade on the anchors.

To retract the rear door sunshade, unhook 
the sunshade and retract it slowly.

The rear sunshade can be used when

The engine switch is in IGNITION ON 

mode.

The rear sunshade can be operated for 

approximately 1 minute even after the 

engine switch is turned to ACCESSORY 

mode or turned off.

Reverse operation feature

To ensure adequate rear visibility, the rear 

sunshade automatically lowers when the 

shift lever is shifted to R.
However, the rear sunshade is raised again 
if any of the following occurs:

The button is pressed again.

*

Shift the shift lever to P.

The shift lever is shifted out of R, and the 

vehicle reaches a speed of 9 mph (15 

km/h). If the engine is turned off after the 

rear sunshade was 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 button.

*

: Occasionally, the reverse function may 

not be carried out after the switch has 
been pressed. Repeat the above opera-
tion to operate the function.

WARNING

When the rear sunshade is being 

raised or lowered

When the rear sunshade is being oper-

ated, do not place fingers or other 

objects in the fastener section or in the 

opening. They may get caught, causing 

injury.

NOTICE

To prevent battery discharge

Do not operate the rear sunshade when 

the engine is not running.

To ensure normal operation of the 

sunshades

Do not operate the rear sunshade 

when any objects are on top of its 

opening/closing part. The rear sun-

shade may not operate properly.

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Long objects can be loaded into the 
vehicle by utilizing the trunk space and 
rear seat area.

1

Fold down the armrest.

2

Fold down the handle and open the 
armrest door.

The armrest door can be locked and 
unlocked using the mechanical key.

Unlock

Lock

The coat hooks are provided with the 
rear assist grips.

NOTICE

To ensure normal operation of the rear 

sunshade and rear door sunshades, 

observe the following precautions:

• Do not place excessive load on the 

motor or other components of the rear 

sunshade.

• Do not attach items to the rear sun-

shade and rear door sunshades.

• Keep the opening clean and clear of 

obstructions.

• Do not operate the rear sunshade 

continuously for long periods of time.

Trunk storage extension

WARNING

When not in use

Ensure that the armrest door is closed. In 

the event of sudden braking, items stored 

in the trunk may be thrown forward into 

the cabin, resulting in injury.

Coat hooks

WARNING

Items that should not be hanged

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.

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HomeLink

®

 programming procedure

The programming procedures can also be 

found at the following URL.

Website: www.homelink.com/lexus

For support, contact customer support at 

the following.
Help Line: 1-800-355-3515

The HomeLink

®

 wireless control sys-

tem in your vehicle has 3 buttons 
which can be programmed to operate 
3 different devices. Refer to the pro-
gramming 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

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.

Garage door opener

The garage door opener can be 
programmed using the 
HomeLink

®

 to operate garage 

doors, gates, entry doors, door 
locks, home lighting systems, secu-
rity systems, and other devices.

System components

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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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.

Programming HomeLink

®

Steps 

1

 through 

3

 must be performed 

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

1

Press and release the HomeLink

®

 

button you want to program and 
check that the HomeLink

®

 indica-

tor light flashes (orange).

2

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.

3

Program a device.

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

Press and hold the remote control 
transmitter button until the 

WARNING

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.

When operating or programming 
HomeLink

®

Never allow a child to operate or play 
with the HomeLink

®

 buttons.

Programming the HomeLink

®

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HomeLink

®

 indicator light changes 

from slowly flashing orange to rapidly 
flashing green (rolling code) or contin-
uously 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).

4

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 
HomeLink

®

 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”.

5

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

®

 buttons.

Programming a rolling code sys-
tem

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

1

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.

2

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

Perform 

3

 within 30 seconds after per-

forming 

2

.

3

Press and hold the desired 
HomeLink

®

 button (inside the 

vehicle) for 2 seconds and release 

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it. Repeat this sequence 
(press/hold/release) up to 3 times 
to complete programming.
If the garage door opener motor 
operates when the HomeLink

®

 

button is pressed, the garage door 
opener motor recognizes the 
HomeLink

®

 signal.

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.)

1

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

®

, both garage door 

operation indicators will flash rap-
idly (green) and the light on the 
garage door opener motor will 
blink twice, indicating that 2-way 
communication is enabled.

If the indicators do not flash, perform 

2

 and 

3

 within the first 10 presses of the 

HomeLink

®

 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 
HomeLink

®

 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 
HomeLink

®

” 

1

 (it takes 20 sec-

onds for the HomeLink

®

 indicator 

to start flashing).

Before programming

Install a new battery in the transmitter.

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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 

HomeLink

®

 buttons 

 and 

 or 

 and 

 simulta-

neously. 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

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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 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.

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 (underground 

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 the 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 [if 

equipped] or panoramic moon roof [if 

equipped], 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 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.

2

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.

Calibrating the compass

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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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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 ..

300

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

301

Emission inspection and mainte-

nance (I/M) programs .........

304

6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service precau-

tions..............................................

305

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

307

Positioning a floor jack............

307

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

309

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

317

Tire inflation pressure..............

325

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

327

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

328

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

330

Checking and replacing fuses

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

332

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

334

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

335

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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.

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 trunk lid (if equipped)
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 surface, parts 

(wheel, etc.) and harm your vehicle’s 

paint.

Rear spoiler (if equipped) may not be 

washable in some automatic car washes. 

There may also be an increased risk of 

damage to vehicle.

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 windows, or spray 

these areas continuously.

Notes for the 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 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.107)

Wheels and wheel ornaments

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 

Cleaning and protecting the 
vehicle exterior

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

Cleaning instructions

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parking in hot weather

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.

Front side windows 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.

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 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

Precautions regarding the exhaust 

pipes and rear bumper diffusers (if 

equipped)

As exhaust gases cause the exhaust 

pipes and rear bumper diffusers to 

become quite hot, do not touch the 

exhaust pipes and rear bumper diffusers 

while the engine is running or immedi-

ately after the engine is turned off.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not 

to touch the exhaust pipes and rear 

bumper diffusers until they have cooled 

sufficiently, as touching hot exhaust pipes 

and rear bumper diffusers can cause 

burns.

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WARNING

Precaution regarding the rear 

bumper with Blind Spot Monitor

If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped 

or scratched, the system may malfunc-

tion. If this occurs, consult your Lexus 

dealer.

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, pollen 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.

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 

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 spray water directly on the 

radar which is equipped behind the 

emblem. Otherwise it may cause the 

device to be damaged.

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

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 

system may not operate correctly.

Do not wash the underside of the vehi-

cle using a high pressure car washer.

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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 

circles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty sur-

faces 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, fray-

ing 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.

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 

properly, resulting in death or serious 

injury.

Vehicles with wireless charger: Do not 

let the wireless charger (

P.274) get 

wet. Failure to do so may cause the 

charger to become hot and cause 

burns or could cause electric shock 

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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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.

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 diffi-

cult 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.

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

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 sys-

tem 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.169)

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-
finish metal accents

Cleaning the leather areas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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