2009 Lexus IS 350 Owners Manual - Page 124

2-1. Driving procedures NOTICE n When driving the vehicle With automatic transmission vehicles l Do not use the accelerator pedal or depress accelerator and brake pedals together to hold the vehicle on a hill. With manual transmission vehicles l Do not rest your foot on the clutch pedal while driving. Doing so may cause clutch trouble. l Do not use any gears other than the first gear when starting off and moving for- ward. Doing so may damage the clutch. l 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. 124