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2-1. Driving procedures

GX460_U.S.A. (OM60J00U)

CAUTION

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When driving the vehicle

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Do not shift the shift lever to P while the vehicle is moving.

Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.

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Do not shift the shift lever to R while the vehicle is moving forward.

Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.

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Do not shift the shift lever to D while the vehicle is moving backward.

Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a loss of vehicle control.

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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.

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During normal driving, do not tune 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. 749

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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. 187)

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Do not adjust the positions 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, resulting

in death or serious injury.