Lexus LX 470 1998, Owner'S Manual

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DRIVING TIPS
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OFF−ROAD DRIVING
PRECAUTIONS
When driving your vehicle off−road, please observe the following
precautions to ensure your driving enjoyment and to help prevent the
closure of areas to off−road vehicles.
a. Drive your vehicle only in areas where off−road vehicles are
permitted to travel.
b. Respect private property. Get owner’s permission before
entering private property.
c. Do not enter areas that are closed. Honor gates, barriers and signs
that restrict travel.
d. Stay on established roads. When conditions are wet, driving
techniques should be changed or travel delayed to prevent damage
to roads.
For owners in U.S. mainland, Hawaii and Puerto Rico:
To obtain additional information pertaining to driving your vehicle
off−road, consult the following organizations.
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State and Local Parks and Recreation Departments
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State Motor Vehicle Bureau
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Recreational Vehicle Clubs
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U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management
CAUTION
Always observe the following precautions to minimize the risk
of serious personal injury or damage to your vehicle:
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Drive carefully when off the road. Do not take unnecessary
risks by driving in dangerous 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, rivers,
etc., check that there is no grass, bush, paper, rags, stone,
sand, etc. adhering or trapped on the underbody. Clear off
any such matter from the underbody. If the vehicle is used
with these materials trapped or adhering to the underbody,
a breakdown or fire could occur.
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The driver and all passengers should fasten their seat belts
whenever the vehicle is moving.