Lexus IS250 2006 Owner's Manual page 110

2-1. Driving procedures
NOTICE
When driving the vehicle
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With manual transmission vehicles, do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while
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driving.
Doing so may cause clutch trouble.
With manual transmission vehicles, do not use any gears other than the first gear
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when starting off and moving forward.
Doing so may damage the clutch.
With automatic transmission vehicles, do not use the accelerator pedal or
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depress accelerator and brake pedals together to hold the vehicle on a hill.
With manual transmission vehicles, do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when
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stopping on an uphill grade.
When parking the vehicle
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With automatic transmission vehicles, always put the shift lever in P. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accel-
erator pedal is accidentally depressed.
Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
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Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for a long
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time.
Doing so may damage the power steering motor.
When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damag-
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ing the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
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