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2-1. Driving procedures

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CAUTION

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Exhaust gases

Exhaust gases include harmful carbon monoxide (CO) that is colorless and odor-

less. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health hazard.

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If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated area, stop the engine. In a closed area, such

as a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to

death or a serious health hazard.

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The exhaust should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack caused by

corrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to have the vehi-

cle inspected and repaired by your Lexus dealer. Failure to do so may allow

exhaust gases to enter the vehicle, resulting in death or a serious health hazard.

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When taking a nap in the vehicle

Always turn the engine off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the shift lever or

depress the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident or fire due to engine

overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly ventilated area, exhaust

gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to death or a serious health hazard.

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When braking the vehicle

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When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.

Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one side of

the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking brake may

not securely hold the vehicle.

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If the power brake assist function does not operate, do not follow other vehicles

closely and avoid downhills or sharp turns that require braking.

In this case, braking is still possible, but it will require more force on the pedal than

usual. Braking distance may also increase.

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Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.

Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted brakes.

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The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems: if one of the systems

fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be depressed

more firmly than usual and braking distance becomes longer.

Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system. Have your brakes fixed

immediately.