Lexus 2015 NX 200t, Owner'S Manual

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4-6. Driving tips
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WARNING
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Off-road driving precautions
Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk of death or serious
injury or damage to your vehicle:
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Drive carefully when off the road. Do not take unnecessary risks by driving in danger-
ous places.
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Do not grip the steering wheel spokes when driving off-road. A bad bump could jerk
the wheel and injure your hands. Keep both hands and especially your thumbs on the
outside of the rim.
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Always check your brakes for effectiveness immediately after driving in sand, mud,
water or snow.
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After driving through tall grass, mud, rock, sand, water, etc., check that there is no
grass, bush, paper, rags, stone, sand, etc. adhering or trapped to the underbody.
Clear off any such matter from the underbody. If the vehicle is used with these materi-
als trapped or adhering to the underbody, a breakdown or fire could occur.
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When driving off-road or in rugged terrain, do not drive at excessive speeds, jump,
make sharp turns, strike objects, etc. This may cause loss of control or vehicle rollover
causing death or serious injury. You are also risking expensive damage to your vehi-
cle’s suspension and chassis.
NOTICE
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To prevent water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to ensure that water damage to the engine or other
components does not occur.
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Water entering the engine air intake will cause severe engine damage.
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Water entering the automatic transmission will cause deterioration in shift quality,
locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration, and ultimately damage.
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Water can wash the grease from wheel bearings, causing rusting and premature fail-
ure, and may also enter the differentials, transmission and transfer case, reducing the
gear oil’s lubricating qualities.
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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.
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Inspection after off-road driving
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Sand and mud that has accumulated around brake discs may affect braking efficiency
and may damage brake system components.
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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 maintenance
information, refer to the “Warranty and Services Guide/Owner’s Manual Supple-
ment/Scheduled Maintenance”.