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2-1. Driving procedures CAUTION n When driving on slippery road surfaces l Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and reduce your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident. l Sudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by up-shifting or down-shifting, may cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident. l After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make sure that the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet and not functioning properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in an accident. n When shifting the shift lever 2 When driving With automatic transmission vehicles, be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious injury. n When the vehicle is stopped l Do not race the engine. If the vehicle is in any gear other than P (vehicles with an automatic transmission only) or N the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, and may cause an accident. l Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time. If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior. l With automatic transmission vehicles, in order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep depressing the brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply the parking brake as necessary. l If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused by the vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal and securely apply the parking brake as needed. l Avoid revving or racing the engine. Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause the exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible material is nearby. 129

Section	Page
Front	1
Pictorial Index	2
Foreword	13
Key Information	17
Opening, Closing And Locking The Doors And Trunk	21
Adjustable Components Seats, Mirrors, Steering Wheel	44
Opening And Closing The Windows And Moon Roof	68
Refueling	75
Theft Deterrent System	78
Safety Information	84
Driving Procedures	117
Instrument Cluster	144
Operating The Lights And Windshield Wipers	158
Using Other Driving Systems	168
Driving Information	184
Using The Air Conditioning System And Defogger	197
Using The Audio System	207
Using The Bluetooth Audio System	257
Using The Hands-Free Phone System For Mobile Phones	275
Using The Interior Lights	306
Using The Storage Features	310
Other Interior Features	317
Maintenance And Care	358
Maintenance	364
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance	370
Essential Information	439
Steps To Take In An Emergency	450
Specifications	496
Customization	528
Initialization	534
Reporting Safety Defects For U.S. Owners	535
Abbreviation List	548
Alphabetical Index	550
What To Do IF...	560
Gas Station Information	562
Toc	563
Pictorial Index	565
Entering And Exiting	568
Before Driving	571
When Driving	577
Rain And Night Driving	588
Driving Comfort	593
Opening And Closing	612
What To Do IF...	616
Customizing Your Lexus	621

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2-1. Driving procedures

When driving

CAUTION

When driving on slippery road surfaces

Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and reduce

your ability to control the vehicle, resulting in an accident.

Sudden changes in engine speed, such as engine braking caused by up-shifting

or down-shifting, may cause the vehicle to skid, resulting in an accident.

After driving through a puddle, lightly depress the brake pedal to make sure that

the brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from

functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet and not functioning

properly, steering control may be affected, resulting in an accident.

When shifting the shift lever

With automatic transmission vehicles, be careful not to shift the shift lever with the

accelerator pedal depressed.

This may lead to unexpected rapid acceleration of the vehicle that may cause an

accident and result in death or serious injury.

When the vehicle is stopped

Do not race the engine.

If the vehicle is in any gear other than P (vehicles with an automatic transmission

only) or N the vehicle may accelerate suddenly and unexpectedly, and may cause

an accident.

Do not leave the vehicle with the engine running for a long time.

If such a situation cannot be avoided, park the vehicle in an open space and

check that exhaust fumes do not enter the vehicle interior.

With automatic transmission vehicles, in order to prevent accidents due to the

vehicle rolling away, always keep depressing the brake pedal while the engine is

running, and apply the parking brake as necessary.

If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused by the

vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal and securely

apply the parking brake as needed.

Avoid revving or racing the engine.

Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause the

exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible material is

nearby.