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2-1. Driving procedures

CAUTION

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When shifting the shift lever

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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If you hear a squealing or scraping noise (brake pad wear limit indicators)

Have your Lexus dealer check and replace the brake pads as soon as possible.

Rotor damage can result if the pads are not replaced when needed.

Moderate levels of brake pad and disc wear allow enhanced front braking power.

As a result, the discs may wear more quickly than conventional brake discs. There-

fore, when replacing the brake pads, Lexus recommends that you also have the

thickness of the discs measured.

It is dangerous to drive the vehicle when the wear limits of the brake pads and/or

those of the brake discs are exceeded.

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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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In order to prevent accidents due to the vehicle rolling away, always keep

depressing the brake pedal while the engine is running, and apply the parking

brake as necessary.

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If the vehicle is stopped on an incline, in order to prevent accidents caused by the

vehicle rolling forward or backward, always depress the brake pedal and securely

apply the parking brake as needed.

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Avoid revving or racing the engine.

Running the engine at high speed while the vehicle is stopped may cause the

exhaust system to overheat, which could result in a fire if combustible material is

nearby.