2012 Lexus HS 250h Owners Manual - Page 148

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2-1. Driving procedures

CAUTION

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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 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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Do not leave cigarette lighters in the vehicle. If a cigarette lighter is in a place such

as the glove box or on the floor, it may be lit accidentally when luggage is loaded

or the seat is adjusted, causing a fire.

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Do not attach adhesive discs to the windshield or windows. Do not place contain-

ers such as air fresheners on the instrument panel or dashboard. Adhesive discs

or containers may act as lenses, causing a fire in the vehicle.

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Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a metal-

lized film such as a silver-colored one. Reflected sunlight may cause the glass to

act as a lens, causing a fire.

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Always apply the parking brake, select shift position P, stop the hybrid system,

and lock the vehicle.

Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the hybrid system is operating.

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Do not touch the exhaust pipe while the hybrid system is operating or immedi-

ately after turning the hybrid system off.

Doing so may cause burns.

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Do not leave the hybrid system operating in an area with snow build-up, or where

it is snowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the hybrid system is

operating, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead to

death or a serious health hazard.