Lexus 2015 NX 200t, Owner'S Manual

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4-6. Driving tips
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Accelerate the vehicle slowly, keep a safe distance between you and the vehicle
ahead, and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road conditions.
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Park the vehicle and move the shift lever to P without setting the parking
brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from being released. If
the vehicle is parked without setting the parking brake, make sure to block the
wheels.
Failure to do so may be dangerous because it may cause the vehicle to move
unexpectedly, possibly leading to an accident.
When the parking brake is in automatic mode, release the parking brake after shifting
the shift lever to P. (
→
P. 205)
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If the vehicle is left parked with the brakes damp in cold temperatures, there is
a possibility of the brakes freezing.
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If the vehicle is parked without setting the parking brake, confirm that the shift
lever cannot be moved out of P
*
.
*
: The shift lever will be locked if it is attempted to be shifted from P to any other position
without depressing the brake pedal. If the shift lever can be shifted from P, there may
be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Lexus
dealer immediately.
Use the correct tire chain size when mounting the tire chains. Chain size is regu-
lated for each tire size.
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Vehicles with 225/65R17 and 235/55R18 tires
Side chain:
0.12 in. (3 mm) in diameter
0.39 in. (10 mm) in width
0.98 in. (25 mm) in length
Cross chain:
0.16 in. (4 mm) in diameter
0.55 in. (14 mm) in width
0.98 in. (25 mm) in length
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Vehicles with 225/60R18 tires
Tire chains cannot be mounted on the 225/60R18 tires. Snow tires should be
use instead.
When driving the vehicle
When parking the vehicle
Selecting tire chains
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