Before Driving The Vehicle - Lexus 2008 ES350 Owner's Manual

2-5. Driving information

Before driving the vehicle

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Perform the following according to the driving conditions.
l Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is fro-
zen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe
away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing.
l To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan,
remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in
front of the windshield.
l Remove any ice that has accumulated on the vehicle chassis.
l Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow that
may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the brakes.
When driving the vehicle
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Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suitable
to road conditions.
When parking the vehicle
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Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting the
parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from
being released.
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