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2-1. Driving procedures

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When driving

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CAUTION

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When driving the vehicle

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Do not drive if you are unfamiliar 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.

°

When backing up, you may twist your body around, leading to a difficulty in

operating the pedals. Make sure to operate the pedals properly.

°

Make sure to keep a correct driving posture even when moving the vehicle

only slightly, allowing you to depress the brake and accelerator pedals prop-

erly.

° Depress the brake pedal using your right foot. Depressing the brake pedal

using your left foot may delay response in an emergency, resulting in an acci-

dent.

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Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.

The exhaust system and exhaust gases can be extremely hot. This may cause a

fire if there is any flammable material nearby.

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Do not let the vehicle roll backwards while the shift lever is in a driving position, or

roll forward while the shift lever is in “R”.

Doing so may cause the hybrid system not to operate or lead to poor brake and

steering performance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.

●

If the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and check

that the trunk is closed.

Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can cause driver drowsiness and an acci-

dent, resulting in death or a serious health hazard. Have the vehicle inspected by

your Lexus dealer immediately.

●

Do not shift the shift lever to "P" while the vehicle is moving.

Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.

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Do not shift the shift lever to "R" while the vehicle is moving forward.


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Do not shift the shift lever to "D" while the vehicle is moving backward.


Section	Page
Front	1
Toc	2
Pictorial Index	8
Foreword	18
Hybrid System	23
Key Information	35
Opening, Closing And Locking The Doors And Trunk	40
Adjustable Components Seats, Mirrors, Steering Wheel	64
Opening And Closing The Windows And Moon Roof	86
Refueling	93
Theft Deterrent System	98
Safety Information	104
Driving Procedures	138
Instrument Cluster	159
Operating The Lights And Windshield Wipers	169
Using Other Driving Systems	179
Driving Information	226
Using The Touch Screen	238
Using The Air Conditioning System And Defogger	255
Using The Audio System	266
Using The Hands-Free System For Cellular Phone	341
Using The Interior Lights	391
Using The Storage Features	394
Other Interior Features	402
Maintenance And Care	437
Maintenance	443
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance	449
Essential Information	516
Steps To Take In An Emergency	528
Specifications	581
Customization	608
Initialization	614
Reporting Safety Defects For U.S. Owners	616
Abbreviation List	619
Alphabetical Index	621
What To Do IF...	631

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