Avoiding Damage To Vehicle Parts; If You Get A Flat Tire While Driving; When Encountering Flooded Roads - Lexus rx450h Service Manual

NOTICE
When driving the vehicle
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Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during driving, as
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this may restrain driving torque.
Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the
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same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
When parking the vehicle
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Always shift the shift lever to P, set the parking brake. Failure to do so may cause the
vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is acci-
dentally depressed.

Avoiding damage to vehicle parts

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Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for an
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extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damaging
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the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.

If you get a flat tire while driving

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A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
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The vehicle will make abnormal sounds or vibrations.
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The vehicle will lean abnormally.
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Information on what to do in case of a flat tire (P. 549)

When encountering flooded roads

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Do not drive on a road that has flooded after heavy rain, etc. Doing so may cause the
following serious damage to the vehicle:
Engine stalling
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Short in electrical components
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Engine damage caused by water immersion
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In the event that you drive on a flooded road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure to have
your Lexus dealer check the following:
Brake function
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Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, hybrid transmis-
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sion, rear differential (AWD models), etc.
Lubricant condition for the bearings and suspension joints (where possible), and the
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function of all joints, bearings, etc.
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