Lexus LS 500 2019 Owner's Manual page 159

WARNING
Vehicles with Lexus Safety System + A:
●
If the electronically controlled brake
system does not operate, do not follow
other vehicles closely and avoid hills or
sharp turns that require braking.
In this case, braking is still possible, but
the brake pedal should be depressed
more firmly than usual. Also, the brak-
ing distance will increase. Have your
brakes fixed immediately.
Vehicles without Lexus Safety System
●
+ A: Do not pump the brake pedal if
the engine stalls.
Each push on the brake pedal uses up
the reserve for the power-assisted
brakes.
● Vehicles without Lexus Safety System
+ A: The brake system consists of 2
individual hydraulic systems; if one of
the systems fails, the other will still
operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than
usual and the braking distance will
increase. Have your brakes fixed
immediately.
Vehicles with Lexus Safety System + A:
●
The brake system consists of 2 or more
individual hydraulic systems; if one of
the systems fails, the other(s) will still
operate. In this case, the brake pedal
should be depressed more firmly than
usual and the braking distance will
increase. Have your brakes fixed
immediately.
If the vehicle becomes stuck
■
Do not spin the wheels excessively when
a driven wheel is up in the air, or the vehi-
cle is stuck in sand, mud, etc. This may
damage the driveline components or
propel the vehicle forward or backward,
causing an accident.
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4-1. Before driving
NOTICE
When driving the vehicle
■
● Do not depress the accelerator and
brake pedals at the same time during
driving, as this may restrain the engine
output.
● Do not use the accelerator pedal or
depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the
vehicle on a hill.
■ When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift
the shift position to P. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move or the
vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the
accelerator pedal is accidentally
depressed.
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
Do not turn the steering wheel fully in
●
either direction and hold it there for an
extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power
steering motor.
When driving over bumps in the road,
●
drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the
vehicle, etc.
Make sure to idle the engine immedi-
●
ately after high-load driving. Stop the
engine only after the turbocharger has
cooled down.
Failure to do so may cause damage to
the turbocharger.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the fol-
lowing situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the
brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
It may be difficult to control your vehi-
●
cle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal
sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
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