Lexus RX350/270 Owner's Manual page 172

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2-1. Driving procedures
CAUTION
When driving the vehicle
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Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelerator
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pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will
result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident that could result in
death or serious injury.
• When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a difficulty in
operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle
only slightly. This allows you to depress the brake and accelerator pedals
properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal
using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, resulting in an acci-
dent.
Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.
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The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. These hot parts may
cause a fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
Do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving position, or
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roll forward while the shift lever is in R.
Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering perfor-
mance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.
If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and check
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that the back door is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can cause
driver drowsiness and an accident, resulting in death or a serious health hazard.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Lexus dealer or repairer, or
another duly qualified and equipped professional immediately.
Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.
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Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.
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Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
Do not shift the shift lever to D while the vehicle is moving backward.
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Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.
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