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STARTING AND DRIVING (h) Parking and stopping tips If you immediately stop the engine to park the vehicle after off-road driving, the vehicle height is lowered slightly as the vehicle becomes cool. When parking, make sure there is nothing that will be in contact with the underbody of the vehicle. If the "HI" (high) mode is selected when you start the engine, the vehicle returns to the "HI" (high) height. If the "LO" (low) or "N" (normal) mode is selected when you start the engine, the vehicle height is change to "N" (normal) mode. If you park the vehicle for a long time, the vehicle height may be gradually lowered. When parking for a long time, make sure there is nothing that will be in contact with the underbody of the vehicle. If the "HI" (high) mode is selected when you start the engine, the vehicle returns to the "HI" (high) height. If the "LO" (low) or "N" (normal) mode is selected when you start the engine, the vehicle height is change to "N" (normal) mode. If you stop the engine, the vehicle height may change in accordance with the change in the temperature. When you start the engine, the vehicle returns to the "HI" (high) height. If the "LO" (low) or "N" (normal) mode is selected when you start the engine, the vehicle height is change to "N" (normal) mode. TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (two-wheel drive models) The traction control system automatically helps prevent the spinning of front wheels when the vehicle is started or accelerated on slippery road surfaces. When the ignition key is turned to "ON", the system automatically turns on. CAUTION Under certain slippery road conditions, full traction of the vehicle and power against front wheels cannot be maintained, even though the traction control system is in operation. Do not drive the vehicle under any speed or maneuvering conditions which may cause the vehicle to lose traction control. In situations where the road surface is covered with ice or snow, your vehicle should be fitted with snow tires or tire chains. Always drive at an appropriate and cautious speed for the present road conditions. 499

Section	Page
Seat Belt Information	1
Gas Station Information	2
Repair Manual Information	3
Foreword	5
Important Information About Your Lexus	6
How To Use This Manual	10
Pictorial Index	13
Quick Reference	24
Keys and Doors	34
Switches	74
Gauges, Meters and Service Reminder Indicators	103
Interior Equipment	130
Exterior Equipment	163
Occupant Restraint Systems	180
Steering Wheel and Mirrors	278
Air Conditioning	293
Audio	317
Starting and Driving	449
Driving Tips	540
In Case of An Emergency	572
Maintenance	629
Introduction	637
Engine	652
Chassis	670
Electrical Components	702
Body	734
Reporting Safety Defects For U.S. Owners	748

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STARTING AND DRIVING

499

(h)

Parking and stopping tips

If you immediately stop the engine to park the vehicle after

off-road driving, the vehicle height is lowered slightly as the

vehicle becomes cool.

When parking, make sure there is

nothing that will be in contact with the underbody of the vehicle.

If the “HI” (high) mode is selected when you start the engine,

the vehicle returns to the “HI” (high) height.

If the “LO” (low) or

“N” (normal) mode is selected when you start the engine, the

vehicle height is change to “N” (normal) mode.

If you park the vehicle for a long time, the vehicle height may

be gradually lowered.

When parking for a long time, make sure

there is nothing that will be in contact with the underbody of the

vehicle.

If the “HI” (high) mode is selected when you start the

engine, the vehicle returns to the “HI” (high) height.

If the “LO”

(low) or “N” (normal) mode is selected when you start the

engine, the vehicle height is change to “N” (normal) mode.

If you stop the engine, the vehicle height may change in

accordance with the change in the temperature.

When you

start the engine, the vehicle returns to the “HI” (high) height.

If the “LO” (low) or “N” (normal) mode is selected when you

start the engine, the vehicle height is change to “N” (normal)

mode.

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

(two-wheel drive models)

The traction control system automatically helps prevent

the spinning of front wheels when the vehicle is started or

accelerated on slippery road surfaces.

When the ignition key is turned to “ON”, the system

automatically turns on.

CAUTION

Under certain slippery road conditions, full traction of

the vehicle and power against front wheels cannot be

maintained, even though the traction control system is

in operation.

Do not drive the vehicle under any speed

or maneuvering conditions which may cause the

vehicle to lose traction control.

In situations where the

road surface is covered with ice or snow, your vehicle

should be fitted with snow tires or tire chains.

Always

drive at an appropriate and cautious speed for the

present road conditions.