Lexus RC350 Owner's Manual page 198

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4-1. Before driving
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
When the vehicle is parked
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Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the vehicle
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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 mate-
rial of 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 components.
Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a place such as
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the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when luggage is loaded or the
seat is adjusted, causing a fire.
Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place containers
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such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard. Adhesive discs or con-
tainers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehicle.
Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a metallized
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film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause the glass to act as a
lens, causing a fire.
Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the engine and lock the
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vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.
If the vehicle is parked with the shift lever in P but the parking brake is not set, the
vehicle may start to move, possibly leading to an accident.
Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or immediately after turn-
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ing the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.
When taking a nap in the vehicle
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Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift lever or
depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire due to engine over-
heating. 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.
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