4804-1. Maintenance and careCT200h_U (OM76004U)nCaring for leather areasLexus recommends cleaning the interior of the vehicle at least twice a year to main-tain the quality of the vehicle's interior.nShampooing the carpetsThere are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a sponge or brush to apply the foam. Rub in overlappin g circles. Do not use water. Wipe dirty surfaces and let them dry. Excellent results are obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as possible.nSeat beltsClean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also check the belts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.CAUTIONnWater in the vehiclelDo not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle, such as on the floor, in the hybrid bat-tery (traction battery) air vents, and in the luggage compartment. Doing so may cause the hybr id battery, electrical components, etc. to malfunc-tion or catch fire.lDo not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet. (→P. 121) An electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function prop-erly, resulting in death or serious injury.nCleaning 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.
