2011 Lexus RX 450h Owners Manual - Page 354

2-5. Driving information CAUTION l Always slow down in gusty crosswinds. Because of its profile and higher center of gravity, your vehicle is more sensitive to side winds than an ordinary passenger car. Slowing down will allow you to have better control. l Do not drive horizontally across steep slopes. Driving straight up or straight down is preferred. Your vehicle (or any similar off-road vehicle) can tip over sideways much more easily than forward or backward. Off-road driving Your vehicle is not designed to be driven off-road. However, in the event that off-road driving cannot be avoided, please observe the following precautions to help avoid the areas prohibited to vehicles. l Drive your vehicle only in areas where off-road vehicles are permitted to travel. l Respect private property. Get owner's permission before entering private property. l Do not enter areas that are closed. Honor gates, barriers and signs that restrict travel. l Stay on established roads. When conditions are wet, driving techniques should be changed or travel delayed to prevent damage to roads. l Avoid driving on very steep, slippery roads and other surfaces, such as sand, where the tires are liable to lose traction. Your vehicle may not perform as well as conventional AWD on-road vehicles on these surfaces. 270