Off-Road Driving - Lexus rx450h Service Manual

Off-road driving

Your vehicle is not designed to be driven off-road. However, in the event that
off-road driving cannot be avoided, please observe the following precautions to
help avoid the areas prohibited to vehicles.
Drive your vehicle only in areas where off-road vehicles are permitted to
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travel.
Respect private property. Get owner' s permission before entering private
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property.
Do not enter areas that are closed. Honor gates, barriers and signs that
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restrict travel.
Stay on established roads. When conditions are wet, driving techniques
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should be changed or travel delayed to prevent damage to roads.
AWD models: Avoid driving on very steep, slippery roads and other surfaces,
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such as sand, where the tires are liable to lose traction. Your vehicle may not
perform as well as conventional AWD on-road vehicles on these surfaces.
Additional information for off-road driving
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For owners in U.S. mainland, Hawaii and Puerto Rico:
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To obtain additional information pertaining to driving your vehicle off-road, consult the
following organizations.
State and Local Parks and Recreation Departments
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State Motor Vehicle Bureau
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Recreational Vehicle Clubs
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U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management
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