Lexus RX350/270 Owner's Manual page 178

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2-1. Driving procedures
CAUTION
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 vehi-
cle is stuck in sand, mud, etc. This may damage the driveline components or propel
the vehicle forward or backward, causing an accident.
NOTICE
When driving the vehicle
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Do not depress the accelerator and brake pedals at the same time during driving,
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as this may restrain driving torque.
Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress the accelerator and brake pedals at
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the same time to hold the vehicle on a hill.
When parking the vehicle
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Always shift the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the
vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator 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 an
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extended period of 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.
If you get a flat tire while driving
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A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
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The vehicle will make abnormal sounds.
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The vehicle will behave abnormally.
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Information on what to do in case of a flat tire (→P. 572)
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