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2-1. Driving procedures
CAUTION
When the vehicle is parked
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Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the vehi-
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cle when it is in the sun.
Doing so may result in the following.
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic
material of eye glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of
the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle's electrical com-
ponents.
Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P (vehicles with an auto-
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matic transmission only), stop the engine and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
Do not touch the exhaust pipe while the engine is running or immediately after
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turning the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.
Do not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it is
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snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is running,
exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to death or a seri-
ous health hazard.
Exhaust gases
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Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO) that is colorless and odor-
less. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed area, such
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as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to
death or a serious health hazard.
The exhaust should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack caused by
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corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to have the vehi-
cle inspected and repaired by your Lexus dealer. Failure to do so may allow
exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in death or a serious health hazard.
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