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2-1. Driving procedures CAUTION ● Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the engine from the transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is selected. ● During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off while driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop the vehicle in the normal way: →P. 471 ● 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 effectiveness. (→P. 140) ● 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 the vehicle off-road. This is not a AWD vehicle designed for real off-road driving. Proceed with all due caution if it becomes unavoidable to drive off-road. ● Do not drive across river crossings or through other bodies of water. This may cause electric/electronic components to short circuit, damage the engine or cause other serious damage to the vehicle. ● 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 possible 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. 128

Section	Page
Quick Reference Pictoral Index	1
Entering and Exiting	4
Before Driving	7
When Driving	13
Rain and Night Driving	26
Driving Comfort	31
Opening and Closing	51
What to do if	55
Customizing Your Lexus	60
Front	65
Pictorial Index	66
Foreword	77
Key Information	81
Opening, Closing And Locking The Doors And Trunk	85
Adjustable Components Seats, Mirrors, Steering Wheel	108
Opening And Closing The Windows And Moon Roof	133
Refueling	140
Theft Deterrent System	143
Safety Information	148
Driving Procedures	180
Instrument Cluster	207
Operating The Lights And Windshield Wipers	221
Using Other Driving Systems	231
Driving Information	264
Using The Air Conditioning System And Defogger	276
Using The Audio System	286
Using The Bluetooth Audio System	336
Using The Hands-Free Phone System For Mobile Phones	354
Using The Interior Lights	385
Using The Storage Features	389
Other Interior Features	395
Maintenance And Care	437
Maintenance	443
Do-It-Yourself Maintenance	449
Essential Information	514
Steps To Take In An Emergency	525
Specifications	573
Customization	603
Initialization	609
Reporting Safety Defects For U.S. Owners	610
Abbreviation List	613
Alphabetical Index	615
What To Do IF...	625
Gas Station Information	627

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2-1. Driving procedures

CAUTION

●

Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the engine

from the

transmission. Engine braking is not available when N is selected.

●

During normal driving, do not turn off the engine. Turning the engine off while

driving will not cause loss of steering or braking control, but the power assist to

these systems will be lost. This will make it more difficult to steer and brake, so you

should pull over and stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so.

However, in the event of an emergency, such as if it becomes impossible to stop

the vehicle in the normal way:

→

P. 471

●

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. 140)

●

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 the vehicle off-road.

This is not a AWD vehicle designed for real off-road driving. Proceed with all due

caution if it becomes unavoidable to drive off-road.

●

Do not drive across river crossings or through other bodies of water.

This may cause electric/electronic components to short circuit, damage the

engine or cause other serious damage to the vehicle.

●

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

possible 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.