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Plastic wheel ornaments: The plastic wheel ornaments are
damaged easily by organic substances. If any organic
substance splashes an ornament, be sure to wash it off with
water and check if the ornament is damaged.
CAUTION
Do not attach the heavily damaged plastic wheel
ornament. It may fly off the wheel and cause accidents
while the vehicle is moving.
Aluminum wheels: Use only a mild soap or neutral detergent.
Urethane bumpers and side moldings: Wash carefully. Do
not scrub with abrasive cleaners. The bumper and side
molding faces are soft.
Road tar: Remove with turpentine or cleaners that are marked
safe for painted surfaces.
NOTICE
Do not use organic substances (gasoline, kerosene,
benzine or strong solvents), which may be toxic or
cause damage.
3. Rinse thoroughly − dried soap can cause streaking. In hot
weather you may need to rinse each section right after you
wash it.
4. To prevent water spots, dry the vehicle using a clean soft
cotton towel. Do not rub or press hard − you might scratch the
paint.
Automatic car wash
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the antenna, make sure it is
retracted before driving your vehicle through an
automatic car wash.
Your vehicle may be washed in an automatic car wash, but
remember that the paint can be scratched by some type of
brushes, unfiltered washing water, or the washing process
itself. Scratching reduces paint durability and gloss, especially
on darker colors. The manager of the car wash should be able
to advise you whether the process is safe for the paint on your
vehicle.
Waxing your Lexus
Polishing and waxing is recommended to maintain the
original beauty of your Lexus’ finish.
Once a month or if the vehicle surface does not repel water
well, apply wax.
1. Always wash and dry the vehicle before you begin waxing,
even if you are using a combined cleaner and wax.
2. Use a good quality polish and wax. If the finish has become
extremely weathered, use a car−cleaning polish, followed by
a separate wax. Carefully follow the manufacturer ’s
instructions and precautions. Be sure to polish and wax the
chrome trim as well as the paint.
Summary of Contents for LX 470
Page 4: ...INTRODUCTION iv ...
Page 8: ...PICTORIAL INDEX viii INSTRUMENT PANEL 00X001i ...
Page 10: ...PICTORIAL INDEX x INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Vehicles sold in U S A 00X002u ...
Page 12: ...PICTORIAL INDEX xii INSTRUMENT CLUSTER Vehicles sold in Canada 00X014p ...
Page 16: ...PICTORIAL INDEX xvi ...
Page 22: ...QUICK REFERENCE 6 ...
Page 38: ...KEYS AND DOORS 22 ...
Page 68: ...GAUGES METERS AND SERVICE REMINDER INDICATORS 52 ...
Page 98: ...EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT 82 ...
Page 176: ...AIR CONDITIONING 160 20X018d Air flow selection See Lower vent on page 168 ...
Page 188: ...AIR CONDITIONING 172 ...
Page 252: ...STARTING AND DRIVING 236 ...
Page 302: ...MAINTENANCE 286 ...
Page 350: ...ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS 334 ...
Page 361: ...INDEX 345 ...