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4-1. Before driving
Driving
Q Restraining the hybrid system output
(Brake Override System)
O When the accelerator and brake pedals
are depressed at the same time, the
hybrid system output may be restrained.
O A warning message is displayed on the
multi-information display while the sys-
tem is operating. (P.408)
Q Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing
the following precautions is recommended:
O For the first 300 km (186 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
O For the first 1000 km (621 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for
extended periods.
Q Operating your vehicle in a foreign
country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registra-
tion laws and confirm the availability of the
correct fuel. (P.456)
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
Q When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the “READY”
indicator is illuminated. This prevents the
vehicle from creeping.
Q When driving the vehicle
O Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with
the location of the brake and accelera-
tor pedals to avoid depressing the
wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelera-
tor pedal instead of the brake pedal
will result in sudden acceleration that
may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your
body around, leading to a difficulty in
operating the pedals. Make sure to
operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving
posture even when moving the vehicle
only slightly. This allows you to depress
the brake and accelerator pedals
properly.
• Depress the brake pedal using your
right foot. Depressing the brake pedal
using your left foot may delay
response in an emergency, resulting in
an accident.
O The driver should pay extra attention
to pedestrians when the vehicle is
powered only by the electric motor
(traction motor). As there is minimal
motor noise, pedestrians may mis-
judge the vehicle’s movement. Even if
the Acoustic Vehicle Alerting system
is operating, drive with care as pedes-
trians in the vicinity may still not notice
the vehicle if the surrounding area is
noisy.
O Do not drive the vehicle over or stop
the vehicle near flammable materials
such as leaves, paper or rags.
The exhaust system and exhaust gases
can be extremely hot. These hot parts
may cause a fire if there is any flamma-
ble material nearby.
O During normal driving, do not turn off
the hybrid system. Turning the hybrid
system off while driving will not cause
loss of steering or braking control,
however, power assist to the steering
will be lost. This will make it more diffi-
cult to steer smoothly, so you should
pull over and stop the vehicle as soon
as it is safe to do so.
In the event of an emergency, such as
if it becomes impossible to stop the
vehicle in the normal way: P.398
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