Starting Off On A Steep Uphill - Lexus LS460 Owner's Manual

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4-1. Before driving

Starting off on a steep uphill

1
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to
D.
2
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
3
Release the parking brake.
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When starting off on a uphill
Hill-start assist control will operate. (P. 341)
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Driving in the rain
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Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
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Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
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Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
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Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driv-
ing. This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implemen-
tation to meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
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The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
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When the accelerator pedal is released
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When the brake pedal is depressed while sport mode is selected
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