2010 Lexus GS 450h Owners Manual - Page 145

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2-1. Driving procedures

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June 30, 2011 9:20 am

CAUTION

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When taking a nap in the vehicle

Always turn the hybrid system off. Otherwise, you may accidentally move the shift

lever or depress the accelerator pedal, which could cause an accident or fire due to

hybrid system overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a poorly venti-

lated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to death or a

serious health hazard.

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When braking the vehicle

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When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.

Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and may cause one side of

the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also the parking brake may

not securely hold the vehicle.

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If the brake actuator does not operate, do not follow other vehicles closely and

avoid downhill or sharp turns that require making.

In this case, braking is still possible, but it will require more force on the pedal than

usual. Braking distance may also increase.

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The brake system consists of 3 individual hydraulic systems: If one of the systems

fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal should be depressed

more firmly than usual and braking distance becomes longer.

Do not drive your vehicle with only a single brake system. Have your brakes fixed

immediately.

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If the vehicle becomes stuck or bogged

Do not spin the wheels recklessly when any of the tires is up in the air, or stuck in

sand or mud, etc. This may damage the drive system components or propel the

vehicle forward (or in another direction) and cause an accident.