Tires - Lexus RX450h Owners Book

CAUTION
Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit permits it, do
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not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-speed capability
tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control and
possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on
your vehicle are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds.
On vehicles with an electronically modulated air suspension, if you drive through
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water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check the depth of the water
and the firmness of the river bed. Put the vehicle in "HI" (high) mode with the
height selector switch and then turn off the electronically modulated air suspen-
sion by pressing the height control off switch. Drive your vehicle at 19 mph (30
km/h) or lower.
When driving on slippery road surfaces
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Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and reduce
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your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.
Sudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by up-shifting
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and down-shifting, may cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident.
After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make sure that
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the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from
functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet and not functioning
properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in an accident.
When shifting the shift lever
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Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an
accident and result in death or serious injury.
If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indicators)
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Have your Lexus dealer check and replace the brake pads as soon as possible.
The rotor damage can 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.
2-1. Driving procedures
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