Lexus GS 450h 2008 Owner's Manual page 133

CAUTION
When starting the vehicle
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Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the hybrid system
running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
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, allowing you to depress the brake and accelerator pedals prop-
erly.
• 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. This may cause a
fire if there is any flammable material nearby.
Do not let the vehicle roll backwards 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 hybrid system not to operate or lead to poor brake and
steering performance, 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 trunk is closed.
Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can cause driver drowsiness and an acci-
dent, resulting in death or a serious health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected by
your Lexus dealer immediately.
Do not under any circumstances shift the shift lever to "P", "R" or "N" while the
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vehicle is moving.
Doing so can cause significant damage to the transmission and may result in a
loss of vehicle control.
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