Lexus RX 450h 2010 Owner's Manual page 165

2-1. Driving procedures
CAUTION
The brake system consists of 3 individual hydraulic systems; if one of the systems
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fails, the others will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be depressed
more firmly than usual and the braking distance will increase. If this happens, do
not continue to drive the vehicle. If the brake system warning light (red indicator)
comes on together with the buzzer sound while driving, immediately stop the
vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.
If the vehicle becomes stuck
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Do not spin the wheels excessively when any of the tires 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.
NOTICE
When driving the vehicle
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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
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Always shift the shift lever 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
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Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for an
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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 damag-
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ing the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
If you get a flat tire while driving
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A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
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The vehicle will make abnormal sounds.
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The vehicle will behave abnormally.
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Replace a flat tire with a new one. (→P. 596)
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