2018 Lexus GS450h Owner's Manual / LEXUS 2018 GS450H OWNER'S MANUAL (OM30G62U)

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Driving
■When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control is available. (→P. 269)
■For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that hybrid

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■Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake system
needs bedding-down of the

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4
Driving
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep you

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WARNING
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden b

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Driving
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When the vehicle is stopped
●Do not dep

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WARNING
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When taking a nap in the vehicle
Always turn the h

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4
Driving
NOTICE
■If you get a flat tire while driving 
A flat or damaged tire may cause the following situations . Hold the steering wheel
firmly and g

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Cargo and luggage
Cargo capacity depends on the total weight of the occupants. 
(Cargo capacity) = (Total load capacity) — (Total weight of occupants)