2004 Lexus RX 330 Owners Manual - Page 544
2004 Lexus RX 330 Manual
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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 440 or 451. 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. 521
DRIVING TIPS
521
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 440 or 451.
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.