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2-1. Driving procedures CAUTION n When driving the vehicle l Do not shift the shift lever to "N" while the vehicle is moving. Doing so may cause insufficient engine braking and lead to an accident. l Do not turn the engine off while driving. The power steering and brake booster systems will not operate properly if the engine is off. l Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down a 2 steep hill. Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effectiveness. (→P. 123) l When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking brake to When driving prevent the vehicle from rolling backward or forward and causing an accident. l 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. l 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. l Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit permits it, do not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-speed capability tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control and death or serious injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds. l If you drive through deep water over about 28 in. (700 mm) in depth, select the vehicle height in the "HI" (high) mode using the active height select switch and then turn off the active height control suspension by pushing the height control switch. Drive your vehicle at 19 mph (30 km/h) or slower. 113

Section	Page
Quick Reference Pictoral Index	1
Entering and Exiting	6
Before Driving	9
When Driving	18
Rain and Night Driving	27
Driving Comfort	30
Opening and Closing	41
What to do if	45
Customizing Your Lexus	49
Front	53
TOC	54
Pictoral index	58
Foreword	70
Key information	73
Opening, closing and locking the doors	75
Adjustable components seats, mirrors, steering wheel, etc.	85
Opening and closing the windows and moon roof	112
Refueling	118
Theft deterrent system	121
Safety information	126
Driving procedures	160
Instrument cluster	176
Operating the lights and windshield wipers	185
Using other driving systems	192
Driving information	213
Using the air conditioning system and defogger	241
Using the front audio system	250
Using the rear audio system	280
Using the interior lights	305
Using the storage features	308
Other interior features	313
Maintenance and care	354
Maintenance	359
Do-it-yourself maintenance	365
Essential information	419
Steps to take in an emergency	428
Specifications	458
Customization	482
Initialization	485
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners	487
Abbreviation list	490
Alphabetical index	492
What to do if	500
Gas station information	502
Scheduled Maintenace Guide	503

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2-1. Driving procedures

When driving

CAUTION

When driving the vehicle

Do not shift the shift lever to “N” while the vehicle is moving.

Doing so may cause insufficient engine braking and lead to an accident.

Do not turn the engine off while driving.

The power steering and brake booster systems will not operate properly if the

engine is off.

Use 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 effec-

tiveness. (

→

P. 123)

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.

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.

Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit permits it, do

not drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-speed capability

tires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control and

death or serious injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the

tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such

speeds.

If you drive through deep water over about 28 in. (700 mm) in depth, select the

vehicle height in the “HI” (high) mode using the active height select switch and

then turn off the active height control suspension by pushing the height control

switch. Drive your vehicle at 19 mph (30 km/h) or slower.