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NOTICE
Do not use the accelerator pedal or
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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 set the parking brake and shift
the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may
cause the vehicle to move or the vehi-
cle may accelerate suddenly if the
accelerator pedal is accidentally
depressed.
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Vehicles with titanium mufflers: Be
careful when parking in a parking spot
with anything protruding from the sur-
face, such as a multi-level parking sys-
tem, as the protruding area may
contact and damage the muffler.
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
extended period of time. Doing so may
damage the power steering motor.
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When driving over bumps in the road,
drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the
vehicle, etc.
Vehicles with titanium mufflers: As the
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vehicle's ground clearance is low,
when driving over bumps or areas
where the road height changes, drive
as slowly as possible to avoid damag-
ing the muffler.
4-1. Before driving
If you get a flat tire while driving
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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-
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cle.
The vehicle will make abnormal
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sounds or vibrations.
The vehicle will lean abnormally.
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Information on what to do in case of a flat
tire (
P.321, 311)
When encountering flooded roads
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Do not drive on a road that has flooded
after heavy rain etc. Doing so may cause
the following serious damage to the vehi-
cle:
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Engine stalling
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Short in electrical components
Engine damage caused by water
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immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded
road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure
to have your Lexus dealer check the fol-
lowing:
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Brake function
Changes in quantity and quality of oil
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and fluid used for the engine, transmis-
sion, differential, etc.
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Lubricant condition for the propeller
shaft, bearings and suspension joints
(where possible), and the function of
all joints, bearings, etc.
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Precaution for CCB (Carbon
Ceramic Brake) discs (if equipped)
Be careful not to subject the CCB discs
to any kind of strong impact.
Even if there is no obvious damage, in the
following situations, have the vehicle
inspected by your Lexus dealer:
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