Lexus GS 450h 2008 Owner's Manual page 136

2-1. Driving procedures
CAUTION
When the vehicle is parked
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Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the vehi-
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cle when it is in the sun.
Failure to do so may result in the following:
• Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.
• The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic
material of eye glasses to deform or crack.
• Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of
the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle' s electrical com-
ponents.
Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to "P", stop the hybrid system
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and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the hybrid system is operating.
Do not touch the exhaust pipe while the hybrid system is operating or immedi-
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ately after turning the hybrid system off.
Doing so may cause burns.
Do not leave the hybrid system operating in an area with snow build-up, or where
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it is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the hybrid system is
operating, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to
death or a serious health hazard.
Exhaust gases
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Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO) that is colorless and odor-
less. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health hazard.
If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the hybrid system. In a closed
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area, such as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may
lead to death or a serious health hazard.
The exhaust should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack caused by
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corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to have the vehi-
cle inspected and repaired by your Lexus dealer. Failure to do so may allow
exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in death or a serious health hazard.
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