Lexus LX 470 1998 Owner's Manual page 223

DRIVING TIPS
CAUTION
D Before driving off, make sure the parking brake is fully
released and that the parking brake reminder light is off.
D Do not leave your vehicle unattended while the engine is
running.
D Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. It
can cause dangerous overheating, needless wear, and poor
fuel economy.
D To drive down a long or steep hill, reduce your speed and
downshift. Remember, if you ride the brakes excessively,
they may overheat and not work properly. See page 177.
D Be careful when accelerating, upshifting, downshifting or
braking on a slippery surface. The abrupt change in engine
speed, such as sudden acceleration or engine braking, could
cause the vehicle to spin or skid.
D Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal
speed limit permits it, do not drive over 140 km/h (85 mph)
unless your vehicle has high−speed capability tires.
Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) 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.
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D Do not continue normal driving when the brakes are wet.
If they are wet, your vehicle will require a longer stopping
distance, and it may pull to one side when the brakes are
applied. Also, the parking brake will not hold the vehicle
securely.
D If you drive through deep water over about 500 mm (20 in.)
in depth, put the vehicle height in the HI (High) mode with
the active height select switch and then turn off the active
height control suspension by pushing the height control
switch. Drive your vehicle at 30 km/h (19 mph) or lower
speed.