2007 Lexus IS 250 Owners Manual - Page 109

2-1. Driving procedures NOTICE n When driving the vehicle l With manual transmission vehicles, do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving. Doing so may cause clutch trouble. l With manual transmission vehicles, do not use any gears other than the first gear when starting off and moving forward. Doing so may damage the clutch. l With automatic transmission vehicles, do not use the accelerator pedal or depress accelerator and brake pedals together to hold the vehicle on a hill. l With manual transmission vehicles, do not use the clutch to hold the vehicle when stopping on an uphill grade. n When parking the vehicle With automatic transmission vehicles, always put the shift lever in P. Failure to do so may cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed. n Avoiding damage to vehicle parts l Do not turn the steering wheel fully in either direction and hold it there for a long time. Doing so may damage the power steering motor. l When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damag- ing the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc. 96