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■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 pump.
●When driving over bumps in the road, drive as slowly as possible to avoid damag-
ing the wheels, underside of the vehicle, etc.
■If you get a flat tire while driving
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and gradually depress the brake pedal to slow down the vehicle.
●It may be difficult to control your vehicle.
●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. 7 2 6 )
■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 vehicle:
●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 following:
●Brake function
●Changes in quantity and quality of oil and fluid used for the engine, transmission,
transfer, differentials, etc.
●Lubricant condition for the propeller shaft, bearings and suspension joints (where
possible), and the function of all joints, bearings, etc.
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■To prevent the water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the engine or
other components does not occur.
●Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage.
●Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in shift quality,
locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately dam-
age.
●Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and premature
failure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and transfer case, reduc-
ing the gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
■When you drive through water
If driving through water, such as when crossing shallow streams, first check the
depth of the water and the bottom of the riverbed for firmness. Drive slowly and
avoid deep water.
■Inspection after off-road driving
●Sand and mud that has accumulated in brake drums and around brake discs may
affect braking efficiency and may damage brake system components.
●Always perform a maintenance inspection after each day of off-road driving that
has taken you through rough terrain, sand, mud, or water. For scheduled mainte-
nance information, refer to the “Warranty and Services Guide”, “Owner’s Manual
Supplement” or “Scheduled Maintenance”.
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Alphabetical index
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TRAC.........................................................340
Traction control .....................................340
Trailer towing.......................................... 375
Transmission shift switches ................ 193
Trip information display....................... 216
Trip meter ................................................. 199
Turn signal lightsReplacing light bulbs............ 676, 677
Switch ........................................................196
Wattage.................................................. 769
Vanity lights Vanity lights ..........................................545
Wattage.................................................. 769
Vanity mirrors ............................................545
Vehicle identification number ......... 759
Vehicle load limits ................................369
Ventilators ...............................................557
VSC (Vehicle Stability Control).....339
Warning buzzers Brake system .........................................710
Open door ...............................697, 709
Open glass hatch reminder ........... 710
Seat belt reminder............................. 697
Third power seat................................... 76 Warning lights
Anti-lock brake system
(ABS) ................................................... 695
Brake system....................................... 693
Charging system ............................... 694
Kinetic dynamic suspension
system.................................................. 696
Low fuel level....................................... 697
Malfunction indicator lamp .......... 694
Master warning light........................ 698
Open door ........................................... 697
PCS .......................................................... 695
Seat belt reminder light .................. 697
Slip indicator light.............................. 695
SRS airbags.......................................... 695
Tire pressure warning light .......... 698
Warning messages Automatic transmission fluid
temperature...................................... 706
Automatic transmission
system.................................................. 706
Brake system......................................... 710
Dynamic radar cruise control system........................................ 708, 712
Engine oil maintenance...................... 711
Engine oil pressure........................... 705
Intuitive parking assist ......................707
Low washer level .................................. 711
Open door ........................................... 709
Open glass hatch................................ 710
Open moon roof................................. 710
Pre-collision system................707, 712
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