2010 Lexus IS F Owners Manual - Page 709

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2-1. Driving procedures

CAUTION

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When shifting the shift lever

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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.

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When the vehicle is stopped

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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.

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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.

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

accident caused by the vehicle moving.

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To prevent the vehicle from moving and causing an accident, apply the brake

pedal or parking brake when stopping the vehicle on a hill.

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When the vehicle is parked

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Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the vehi-

cle when it is in the sun.

Doing so may result in the following.

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Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.

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The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic

material of eye glasses to deform or crack.

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Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior of

the vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle's electrical com-

ponents.

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Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P, stop the engine and lock

the vehicle.

Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the engine is running.

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Do not touch the exhaust pipes or rear bumper exhaust diffusers while the engine

is running or immediately after turning the engine off.

Doing so may cause burns.