Tips For Driving In Various Conditions - Lexus GS300 1998 Owner's Manual

DRIVING TIPS
TIPS FOR DRIVING IN VARIOUS
CONDITIONS
D Always slow down in gusty crosswinds. This will allow
you much better control.
D Drive slowly onto curbs and, if possible, at a right angle.
Avoid driving onto high, sharp–edged objects and other
road hazards. Failure to do so can lead to severe tire
damage resulting in tire bursts.
D When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels until they
touch the curb so that the vehicle will not roll. Apply the
parking brake, and place the transmission in "P". If
necessary, block the wheels.
D Washing your vehicle or driving through deep water may
get the brakes wet. To see whether they are wet, check that
there is no traffic near you and then press the pedal lightly.
If you do not feel a normal braking force, the brakes are
probably wet. To dry them, drive the vehicle cautiously
while lightly pressing the brake pedal with the parking
brake applied. If they still do not work safely, pull to the
side of the road and call a Lexus dealer for assistance.
CAUTION
D Before driving off, make sure the parking brake is fully
released and that the parking brake reminder light is off.
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