Lexus NX450h+ 2021 - Parking the Vehicle; When Parking the Vehicle

Parking the vehicle
When parking the vehicle
Precautions for when the vehicle is stopped or parked
WARNING
■ When the vehicle is parked
● Always apply the parking brake, shift the shift position to P, stop the hybrid system and
lock the vehicle. Do not leave the vehicle unattended while the "READY" indicator is
illuminated.
If the vehicle is parked with the shift position in P but the parking brake is not set, the
vehicle may start to move, possibly leading to an accident.
● Never leave a child unattended in the vehicle. A child may accidentally release the
parking brake and the vehicle may move, possibly leading to an accident.
● Do not leave glasses, cigarette lighters, spray cans or carbonated drink cans in the
vehicle when it is parked in the sun. If left in the vehicle, the following may occur:
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Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.
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The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plastic material
of glasses to deform or crack.
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Soft drink cans may explode, dirtying the interior and possibly causing a short in
electronic components.
● Do not store cigarette lighters in the vehicle storage features or leave them inside the
vehicle.
When luggage is loaded or a seat is adjusted, a lighter may be unintentionally lit,
possibly leading to a fire.
● Do not attach suction cups to the glass parts of the vehicle. Also, do not place air
fresheners or other clear containers on the instrument panel or dashboard. Suction
cups and clear containers may act as a lens, possibly leading to a fire inside the vehicle.
● Do not leave a door or window open if the curved glass is coated with a metallized film
such as a silver-colored one.
Reflected sunlight may cause the glass to act as a lens, causing a fire.
● Do not touch the exhaust pipes while the "READY" indicator is illuminated or immedi-
ately after turning the hybrid system off. Doing so may cause burns.
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When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the hybrid system off. If the "READY" indicator remains illuminated while
taking a nap, you may unintentionally operate the shift lever or accelerator pedal, possibly
leading to an accident or a fire from the hybrid system overheating. Additionally, if the
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