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.4074-1. Maintenance and care4Maintenance and careCAUTIONnWater 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 trunk. 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. 105) An electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function prop-erly, resulting in death or serious injury.
