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WARNING
After driving through a puddle, lightly
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depress the brake pedal to make sure
that the brakes are functioning prop-
erly. Wet brake pads may prevent the
brakes from functioning properly. If the
brakes on only one side are wet and
not functioning properly, steering con-
trol may be affected.
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When driving in sand or mud is
unavoidable, drive carefully and avoid
continuous driving on sand or mud.
Do not drive on extremely rocky roads or
extremely uneven roads.
If you hear a squealing or scraping
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noise (brake pad wear limit indica-
tors)
Have the brake pads checked and
replaced by your Lexus dealer as soon as
possible.
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.
NOTICE
Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
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Do not turn and hold the steering
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wheel at either fully turned position for
an extended period of time. Doing so
may damage the power steering.
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When driving over bumps or areas
where the road height changes, drive
as slowly as possible. Otherwise the
wheels, etc. may be damaged.
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If you get a flat tire while driving
In the following situations, firmly hold the
steering wheel and gradually apply the
brakes to decrease the vehicle's speed,
as a tire may be flat or damaged:
2-2. Driving procedures
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When the steering wheel pulls either
direction
When there are abnormal sounds or
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vibrations
When the vehicle leans abnormally
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When encountering flooded roads
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Do not drive on roads which have
become flooded due to heavy rain, etc.
Doing so may cause serious damage to
the vehicle, such as the following:
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Shorts in electrical components
Traction battery 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
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Changes in quantity and quality of
transmission fluid, etc.
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Lubricant condition for the bearings
and suspension joints (where possi-
ble), and the function of all joints, bear-
ings, etc.
Components connected to the trac-
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tion battery.
If the shift control system is damaged by
flooding, it may not be possible to
change the shift position to P, or from P to
other positions.
In this case, contact your Lexus dealer.
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When involved in a minor accident
Damage to the traction battery or bat-
tery peripheral components could cause
malfunctions. Even if it is a minor acci-
dent, have the vehicle inspected by your
Lexus dealer.
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