2006 Lexus IS 350 User Guide - Page 101
2006 Lexus IS 350 Manual
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2-1. Driving procedures CAUTION l Do not under any circumstances shift the shift lever to P, R or N (automatic trans- mission vehicles) or R (manual transmission vehicles) while the vehicle is moving. Doing so can cause significant damage to the transmission system and may result in a loss of vehicle control. l Do not shift the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause the engine brake to not operate properly and lead to an accident. l Do not turn the engine off while driving. 2 The brake booster system will not operate properly if the engine is not running. l With manual transmission vehicles, do not leave the clutch pedal depressed or When driving use the half-clutch any more than necessary. These actions will result in increased wear of the clutch, and may cause accidents as a result of damage to the clutch. l Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a steep hill. Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effectiveness. (→P. 93) l When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing an accident. l Be careful when driving on slippery surfaces, as the vehicle may spin or skid when downshifting, rapidly accelerating, braking or turning. l Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside rear view mirrors while driving. Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents that may result in death or serious injury. l Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their bodies are not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury. l Do not drive the vehicle off-road. This is not a AWD vehicle designed for real off-road driving. Proceed with all due caution if it becomes unavoidable to drive off-road. l Do not drive across river crossings or through other bodies of water. This may cause electric/electronic components to short circuit, damage the engine or cause other serious damage to the vehicle. 85