2023 LEXUS NX250 350 Owners Manual

Parkingthevehicle
Whenparkingthevehicle
Precautionsforwhenthevehicleisstoppedorparked
WARNING

Exhaustgasprecautions
Harmful substance to the human body is contained in exhaust gases if inhaled.
WARNINGExhaust gases contain harmful carbon monoxide (CO), which is colorless and odorless.Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases to enter the vehicle. This may cause light-head-
edness, possibly leading to an accident, death or a serious health hazard.

Stopping
1 Depress the brake pedal.WARNING

WARNING

Parkingthevehicle
1 Depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle completely.
2 If the parking brake is released, set the parking brake.
3 Shift the shift position to P.
Check that the shift position indicator shows P and the parking brake indicator is
illuminated.WARNINGAlways 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.
4 Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
5 Slowly release the brake pedal.
6 Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
RelatedLinks
Manual applying/releasing of the parking brake (manual mode)(P. 182)
Changing the shift position(P. 164)
Parkingbrakeoperation
The parking brake can be applied or released automatically (automatic mode) or manually (manual mode). In automatic mode, the parking brake is applied or released automatically according to the operation of the shift lever. Also, in
automatic mode the parking brake can be applied or released manually.
WARNING

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