3774-1. Maintenance and care4Maintenance and care■Caring 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.■Shampooing the carpetsThere are several commercial foaming-type cleaners available. Use a sponge orbrush to apply the foam. Rub in overlapping circles. Do not apply water. Excellentresults are obtained by keeping the carpet as dry as possible.■Seat beltsClean with mild soap and lukewarm water using a cloth or sponge. Also check thebelts periodically for excessive wear, fraying or cuts.CAUTION■Water in the vehicle●Do not splash or spill liquid in the vehicle.Doing so may cause electrical components etc. to malfunction or catch fire.●Do not get any of the SRS components or wiring in the vehicle interior wet. (→P. 99)Electrical malfunction may cause the airbags to deploy or not function properly,resulting in death or severe injury.■Cleaning the interior (especially instrument panel)Do not use polish wax or polish cleaner. The instrument panel may reflect off thewindshield, obstructing the driver's view and leading to an accident, resulting indeath or serious injury.
