Lexus RX450H Manual page 306

2-4. Using other driving systems
CAUTION
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The electronically modulated air suspension must be turned off when
The electronically modulated air suspension must be turned off in the fol-
lowing situations as vehicle height may change due to the automatic level-
ing function, and, you may catch part of your body in the vehicle and cause
an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
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Any of the wheels is stuck in a ditch.
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It is necessary to jack up the vehicle.
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It is necessary to tow the vehicle with part of it lifted.
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When connecting/disconnecting a trailer
For safety, stop the hybrid system if necessary.
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"HI" mode
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"HI" mode should only be used when driving on rough roads, for example
when driving off-road. Because the vehicle's center of gravity will
become higher when in the mode, the vehicle may become unstable when
turning abruptly and cause an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
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Do not select "HI" mode when loading cargo on the roof luggage carrier.
Because the vehicle's center of gravity will become higher when in the
mode, the vehicle may become unstable when turning abruptly, and cause
an accident, resulting in death or serious injury.
NOTICE

Do not select "LO" mode when driving on bumpy roads.
If the underbody of the vehicle touches a rugged road surface, the vehicle
may be damaged. Also be careful when driving while the vehicle is auto-
matically returning from luggage or "LO" mode to "N" mode.
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Automatic return to "N" mode
In the following situations, the height of the vehicle will automatically
increase. Be careful in any place where overhead space is limited.
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The vehicle begins to move while still in luggage mode.
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The hybrid system is restarted while the vehicle is in "LO" mode.
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Vehicle height while parked
If the temperature changes or the vehicle is parked for a long time, the vehi-
cle height may decrease.
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