2013 Lexus ES 350 Owners Manual - Page 164

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4-1. Before driving

CAUTION

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When taking a nap in the vehicle

Always turn the engine <hybrid system> off. Otherwise, if you accidentally move

the shift lever or depress the accelerator pedal, this could cause an accident or fire

due to engine <hybrid system> overheating. Additionally, if the vehicle is parked in a

poorly ventilated area, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle, leading to

death or a serious health hazard.

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When braking

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When the brakes are wet, drive more cautiously.

Braking distance increases when the brakes are wet, and this may cause one side

of the vehicle to brake differently than the other side. Also, the parking brake may

not securely hold the vehicle.

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If the brake booster (gasoline vehicles) or brake actuator (hybrid vehicles) does

not operate, do not follow other vehicles closely and avoid hills or sharp turns that

require braking.

In this case, braking is still possible, but the brake pedal should be depressed

more firmly than usual. Also, the braking distance will increase.

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Gasoline vehicles only: Do not pump the brake pedal if the engine stalls.

Each push on the brake pedal uses up the reserve for the power-assisted brakes.

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Gasoline vehicles: The brake system consists of 2 individual hydraulic systems; if

one of the systems fails, the other will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal

should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will

increase. If this happens, do not drive the vehicle. Have your brakes fixed immedi-

ately.

Hybrid vehicles: The brake system consists of 3 individual hydraulic systems; if

one of the systems fails, the others will still operate. In this case, the brake pedal

should be depressed more firmly than usual and the braking distance will

increase. If this happens, do not continue to drive the vehicle. If the brake system

warning light (red indicator) comes on together with the buzzer sound while driv-

ing, immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place and contact your Lexus dealer.