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4-1. Before driving
When the following unusual operation
is performed with the accelerator
pedal depressed, the engine output
may be restrained.
When the shift lever is shifted to R
*
.
When the shift lever is shifted from P
or R to forward drive shift position
such as D
*
.
When the system operates, a message
appears on the multi-information display.
Read the message and follow the instruc-
tion.
*
: Depending on the situation, the shift
position may not be changed.
● Do not use the accelerator pedal or
depress the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time to hold the
vehicle on a hill.
■ Avoiding damage to vehicle parts
● Do not turn the steering wheel fully in
either direction and hold it there for an
extended period of time.
Doing so may damage the power
steering motor.
● When driving over bumps in the road,
drive as slowly as possible to avoid
damaging the wheels, underside of the
vehicle, etc.
● Make sure to idle the engine immedi-
ately after high-load driving. Stop the
engine only after the turbocharger has
cooled down. Failure to do so may
cause damage to the turbocharger.
■ If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the fol-
lowing situations. Hold the steering
wheel firmly and gradually depress the
brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
● It may be difficult to control your vehi-
cle.
● The vehicle will make abnormal
sounds or vibrations.
● The vehicle will lean abnormally.
Information on what to do in case of a flat
tire (P.532)
■ When encountering flooded roads
Do not drive on a road that has flooded
after heavy rain, etc. Doing so may cause
the following serious damage to the vehi-
cle:
● Engine stalling
● Short in electrical components
● Engine damage caused by water
immersion
In the event that you drive on a flooded
road and the vehicle is flooded, be sure
to have your Lexus dealer check the fol-
lowing:
● Brake function
● Changes in quantity and quality of oil
and fluid used for the engine, transmis-
sion, transfer, differentials, etc.
● Lubricant condition for the propeller
shaft, bearings and suspension joints
(where possible), and the function of
all joints, bearings, etc.
● Cooling failure due to clogging of the
radiator or operation failure of the
cooling fan, etc.
■ When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift
the shift lever to P. Failure to do so may
cause the vehicle to move or the vehicle
may accelerate suddenly if the accelera-
tor pedal is accidentally depressed.
Sudden start restraint control
(Drive-Start Control [DSC])
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