2010 Lexus RX 450h User Guide - Page 178

2010 Lexus RX 450h Manual

2-1. Driving procedures CAUTION

Section	Page
Front	1
TOC	2
Pictoral index	8
Foreword	22
Hybrid System	27
Key information	42
Opening, closing and locking the doors	47
Adjustable components seats, mirrors, steering wheel	76
Opening and closing the windows and moon roof	104
Refueling	111
Theft deterrent system	116
Safety information	121
Driving procedures	156
Instrument cluster	182
Operating the lights and windshield wipers	200
Using other driving systems	220
Driving information	266
Using the air conditioning system and defogger	296
Using the audio system	305
Using the Bluetooth audio system	364
Using the hands-free phone system for mobile phones	384
Using the interior lights	418
Using the storage features	421
Other interior features	430
Maintenance and care	465
Maintenance	471
Do-it-yourself maintenance	478
Essential information	562
Steps to take in an emergency	572
Specifications	633
Customization	661
Initialization	670
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners	672
Abbreviation list	677
Alphabetical index	679
What to do if	691

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2-1. Driving procedures

CAUTION

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When driving on slippery road surfaces

Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly.

Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid, resulting in

an accident.

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Caution while driving

When driving in EV drive mode, pay special attention to the area around the vehi-

cle. Because there is no engine noise, pedestrians, people riding bicycles or other

people and vehicles in the area may not be aware of the vehicle starting off or

approaching them, so take extra care while driving.

NOTICE

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Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge precaution

If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be charged even

when the engine is running. Therefore, if the vehicle is left with the shift lever in N for

a long period of time, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will discharge, and this

may result in the vehicle not being able to start.