Lexus LS460 2008 Owner's Manual page 143

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CAUTION
Exhaust gases
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
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
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.
When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the shift lever or
depress the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident or fire due to engine
overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust
gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to death or a serious health hazard.
When braking the vehicle
When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one side of
the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking brake may
not securely hold the vehicle.
If the electronically controlled brake system does not operate, do not follow other
vehicles closely and avoid downhills or sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, even though the brakes still operate, the brake pedal should be
depressed more firmly than usual. Braking distance also becomes longer.
The brake system consists of 3 individual hydraulic systems: if one of the systems
fails, the others will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be depressed
more firmly than usual and braking distance becomes longer. If this happens, do
not continue to drive the vehicle. If the brake system warning light (red indicator)
comes on together with buzzer sound while driving, immediately stop the vehicle
in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
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