Lexus ES350 Manual page 190

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4-1. Before driving
CAUTION
If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indicators)
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Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Lexus dealer as soon as possi-
ble.
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.
When the vehicle is stopped
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Gasoline vehicles: Do not race the engine.
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If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N, the vehicle may accelerate suddenly
and unexpectedly, causing an accident.
Hybrid vehicles: Do not depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily.
If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N, the vehicle may accelerate suddenly
and unexpectedly, causing an accident.
In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep
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depressing the brake pedal while the engine is running <the "READY" indicator is
on>, and apply the parking brake as necessary.
If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused by the
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vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal and securely
apply the parking brake as needed.
Avoid revving or racing the engine.
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Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause the
exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible material is
nearby.
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