WARNING
Do not shift the shift lever to a driving
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position while the vehicle is moving
backward.
Doing so can damage the transmission
and may result in a loss of vehicle con-
trol.
Shifting the shift lever to N while the
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vehicle is moving will disengage the
hybrid system. Engine braking is not
available when N is selected.
Be careful not to shift the shift lever
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with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Shifting the shift lever to any position
other than P or N may lead to unex-
pected rapid acceleration of the vehi-
cle that may cause an accident and
result in death or serious injury.
If you hear a squealing or scraping
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noise (brake pad wear indicators)
Have your Lexus dealer check and
replace the brake pads as soon as possi-
ble.
Rotor damage may result if the pads are
not replaced when needed.
It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when
the wear limits of the brake pads and/or
those of the brake discs are exceeded.
When the vehicle is stopped
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Do not depress the accelerator pedal
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unnecessarily.
If the shift lever is in any position other
than P or N, the vehicle may acceler-
ate suddenly and unexpectedly, caus-
ing an accident.
In order to prevent accidents due to
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the vehicle rolling away, always keep
depressing the brake pedal while
stopped with the "READY" indicator is
illuminated, and apply the parking
brake as necessary.
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4-1. Before driving
If the vehicle is stopped on an incline,
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in order to prevent accidents caused
by the vehicle rolling forward or back-
ward, always depress the brake pedal
and securely apply the parking brake
as needed.
Avoid revving or racing the engine.
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Running the engine at high speed
while the vehicle is stopped may cause
the exhaust system to overheat, which
could result in a fire if combustible
material is nearby.
When the vehicle is parked
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Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters,
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spray cans, or soft drink cans in the
vehicle 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 plas-
tic material 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
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vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a
place such as 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
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windshield or windows. Do not place
containers such as air fresheners on
the instrument panel or dashboard.
Adhesive discs or containers may act
as lenses, causing a fire in the vehicle.
Do not leave a door or window open if
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the curved glass is coated with a
metallized film such as a silver-colored
one. Reflected sunlight may cause the
glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.
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