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2-1. Driving procedures

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When driving

CAUTION

●

Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outside

rear view mirrors while driving.

Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents that may

result in death or serious injury.

●

Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their bodies are

not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.

■

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

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 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.

●

Always keep a foot on the brake pedal while the engine is running to prevent an

accident caused by the vehicle moving.

Section	Page
Front	1
Pictorial Index	2
Foreword	12
Key information	15
Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk	17
Adjustable components	38
Opening and closing the windows and moon roof	55
Refueling	62
Theft deterrent system	65
Safety information	70
Driving procedures	100
Instrument cluster	115
Operating the lights and windshield wipers	124
Operating other driving systems	131
Driving information	155
Operating the air conditioning system and defogger	173
Using the audio system	181
Using the hands-free phone system	210
Using the interior lights	238
Using the storage features	241
Other interior features	248
Protection and care	274
Maintenance	279
Do-it-yourself maintenance	285
Essential information	343
Steps to take in an emergency	350
Specifications	392
Customization	413
Initialization	418
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners	419
Alphabetical index	420
What to do if...	429
Gas Station Information	431
Pictorial Index	432
Entering And Exiting	437
Before Driving	440
When Driving	445
Rain And Night Driving	452
Driving Comfort	455
Moon Roof	466
What To Do IF...	470
Customizing Your Lexus	476

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