2006 Lexus LS 430 Owners Manual - Page 103

2-1. Driving procedures CAUTION n When driving the vehicle l Do not drive if you are unfaniliar with the location of the brake and accelerator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal. Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury. l Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials. l Do not let the vehicle roll backwards while the selector lever is in a driving posi- 2 tion, or roll forward while the selector lever is in R. Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle. l If you smell exhaust fumes in the vehicle, open the windows and close the trunk lid When driving to ensure plenty of fresh air enters the vehicle. If you can smell exhaust fumes even through there are no other vehicle in surrounding area, have your vehicle checked by you Lexus dealer. Continued inhalation of exhaust fumes can lead to death by gas poisoning. l Do not shift the selector lever to P, R or N while the vehicle is moving under any circumstances. Doing so can cause significant damage to the transmission system and may result in a loss of vehicle control. l Do not turn the engine off while driving. The power steering and brake booster systems will not operate properly if the engine is not running. l Use the engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a steep hill. Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effectiveness. (→P.98) l Do not shift the selector lever to N. Doing so may cause the engine brake to not operate properly and lead to an accident. l When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking brake to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing an accident. 89