Lexus NX 300h 2016, Owner'S Manual

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4-1. Before driving
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With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (
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P. 208)
Pull the parking brake switch and parking brake is set manually. (
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P. 214)
Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to acceler-
ate the vehicle.
Press the parking brake switch and parking brake is released manually.
(
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P. 214)
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When starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. (
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P. 305)
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For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar to conventional vehicles, and it is necessary
to refrain from activities such as sudden acceleration. (
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P. 324)
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Driving in the rain
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Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows may
become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
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Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be especially slip-
pery.
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Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because there may
be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and
brakes from operating properly.
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Restraining the hybrid system output (Brake Override System)
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When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the hybrid sys-
tem output may be restrained.
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A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the system is
operating. If a warning message is shown on the multi-information display, read the
message and follow the instructions.
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Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)
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When the following unusual operation is performed, the hybrid system output may be
restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D, D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D
includes S) with the accelerator pedal depressed, a warning message appears on
the multi-information display. If a warning message is shown on the multi-informa-
tion display, read the message and follow the instructions.
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed too while the vehicle is in reverse.
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While Drive-Start Control is being activated, your vehicle may have trouble escaping
from the mud or fresh snow. In such case, deactivate TRAC
(

P. 307) to cancel Drive-
Start Control so that the vehicle may become able to escape from the mud or fresh
snow.
Starting off on an uphill
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