2013 Lexus GS 450h Owners Manual - Page 153

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4-1. Before driving

4

Driving

CAUTION

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

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When driving on slippery road surfaces

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Sudden braking, acceleration and steering may cause tire slippage and reduce

your ability to control the vehicle.

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Sudden acceleration, engine braking due to shift changing, or changes in engine

speed could cause the vehicle to skid.

●

After driving through a puddle, depress the brake pedal to make sure that the

brakes are functioning properly. Wet brake pads may prevent the brakes from

functioning properly. If the brakes on only one side are wet and not functioning

properly, steering control may be affected.

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When shifting the shift lever

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Do not let the vehicle roll backward while the shift lever is in a driving position, or

roll forward while the shift lever is in R.

Doing so may result in an accident or damage to 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.


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


●

Moving the shift lever to N while the vehicle is moving will disengage the hybrid

system. Engine braking is not available when N is selected.

●

Be careful not to shift the shift lever with the accelerator pedal depressed. Shift-

ing the shift lever to a gear other than P or N may lead to unexpected rapid accel-

eration of the vehicle that may cause an accident and result in death or serious

injury.

Section	Page
Foreword	1
For safe use	7
Hybrid system	49
Theft deterrent system	58
Instrument cluster	62
Key information	95
Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk	98
Adjusting the seats	125
Adjusting the steering wheel and mirrors	135
Opening, closing the windows and moon roof	141
Before driving	148
Driving procedures	165
Operating the lights and wipers	189
Refueling	203
Using the driving support systems	208
Driving tips	293
Remote Touch screen	302
Using the air conditioning system and defogger	338
Using the audio system	360
Using the hands-free phone system for cellular phone	480
Using the interior lights	545
Using the storage features	548
Other interior features	557
Maintenance and care	589
Maintenance	596
Do-it-yourself maintenance	604
Essential information	674
Steps to take in an emergency	676
Specifications	753
Customization	778
Items to initialize	789
Reporting safety defects for U.S. owners	790
What to do if... Troubleshooting	803

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