Lexus RX350/270 Owner's Manual page 292

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2-5. Driving information
NOTICE
To prevent water damage
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Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the engine or
other components does not occur.
Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage.
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Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in shift quality,
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locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately dam-
age.
Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and premature
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failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and transfer case (AWD
models), reducing the gear oil' s lubricating qualities.
When you drive through water
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If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check the
depth of the water and the bottom of the stream for firmness. Drive slowly and avoid
deep water.
Inspection after off-road driving
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Sand and mud that has accumulated around brake discs may affect braking effi-
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ciency and may damage brake system components.
Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driving that
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has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water.
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