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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.
● 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 hybrid system
immediately after high-load driving.
Stop the hybrid system only after the
turbocharger has cooled down. Fail-
ure 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.631)
■ 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.
● If the shift control system is damaged
by flooding, it may not be possible to
shift the shift position to P, or from P to
other positions.
In this case, contact your Lexus dealer.
■ When parking the vehicle
Always set the parking brake, and shift
the shift position to P. Failure to do so
may cause the vehicle to move or the
vehicle may accelerate suddenly if the
accelerator pedal is accidentally
depressed.
Sudden start restraint control
(Drive-Start Control [DSC])
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