2000 Lexus RX 300 Owners Manual - Page 361
2000 Lexus RX 300 Manual
Page 361 highlights
DRIVING TIPS CAUTION Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of serious personal injury or damage to your vehicle: D Drive carefully when off the road. Do not take unnecessary risks by driving in dangerous places. D Do not grip the steering wheel spokes when driving off-road. A bad bump could jerk the wheel and injure your hands. Keep both hands and especially your thumbs on the outside of the rim. D Always check your brakes for effectiveness immediately after driving in sand, mud, water or snow. D After driving through tall grass, mud, rock, sand, rivers, etc., check that there is no grass, bush, paper, rags, stone, sand, etc. adhering or trapped on the underbody. Clear off any such matter from the underbody. If the vehicle is used with these materials trapped or adhering to the underbody, a breakdown or fire could occur. 344