2013 Lexus ES 350 Owners Manual - Page 162

ES350 300h_OM_OM33A01U_(U)

4-1. Before driving

CAUTION

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

Have the brake pads checked and replaced by your Lexus dealer as soon as possi-

ble.

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

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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Gasoline vehicles: Do not race the engine.

If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N, the vehicle may accelerate suddenly

and unexpectedly, causing an accident.

Hybrid vehicles: Do not depress the accelerator pedal unnecessarily.

If the vehicle is in any gear other than P or N, the vehicle may accelerate suddenly

and unexpectedly, causing an accident.

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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 <the “READY” indicator is

on>, 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.