Lexus LX 570 2016 Service Manual page 180

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4-1. Before driving
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
When the vehicle is parked
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If the shift lever is moved before the low speed four-wheel drive indicator turns on/off,
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the transfer mode may not be shifted completely. The transfer mode disengages both
the front and rear driveshafts from the powertrain and allows the vehicle to move
regardless of the shift position. (At this time, the indicator blinks and the buzzer
sounds.)
Therefore, the vehicle is free to roll even if the automatic transmission is in P.
You or someone else could be seriously injured. You must complete the shifting of the
transfer mode. (P. 305)
Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the engine is running or immediately after turn-
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ing the engine off.
Doing so may cause burns.
When taking a nap in the vehicle
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Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move the shift lever or
depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire due to engine over-
heating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases
may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to death or a serious health hazard.
When braking
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When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.
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Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause one side of
the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the parking brake may not
securely hold the vehicle.
If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other vehicles
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closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that require braking. In this case, braking is still
possible, but the brake pedal should be depressed more firmly than usual. Also, the
braking distance will increase. Have your brakes fixed immediately.
Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.
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Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted brakes.
The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems: If one of the systems fails,
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the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be depressed more
firmly than usual and the braking distance will increase.
Have your brakes fixed immediately.
If the vehicle becomes stuck
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Do not spin the wheels excessively when any of the tires is up in the air, or the vehicle is
stuck in sand, mud, etc. This may damage the driveline components or propel the vehi-
cle forward or backward, causing an accident.
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