When Parking The Vehicle; Avoiding Damage To Vehicle Parts - Lexus IS250 2009 Service Manual

2-1. Driving procedures
NOTICE
When driving the vehicle
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With automatic transmission vehicles
Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress accelerator and brake pedals
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together to hold the vehicle on a hill.
With manual transmission vehicles
Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving.
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Doing so may cause clutch trouble.
Do not use any gears other than the first gear when starting off and moving for-
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ward.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
Do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill grade.
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When parking the vehicle

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With automatic transmission vehicles, always put the shift lever in P. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accel-
erator pedal is accidentally 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 a long
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time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damag-
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ing the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
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