Lexus NX450h+ 2021, Owner'S Manual

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Off-road driving
Your vehicle is not designed to be driven off-road. However, in the event that
off-road driving cannot be avoided, please observe the following precautions to
help avoid the areas prohibited to vehicles.
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Drive your vehicle only in areas where off-road vehicles are permitted to travel.
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Respect private property. Get owner’s permission before entering private prop-
erty.
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Do not enter areas that are closed. Honor gates, barriers and signs that restrict
travel.
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Stay on established roads. When conditions are wet, driving techniques should
be changed or travel delayed to prevent damage to roads.
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Avoid driving on very steep, slippery roads and other surfaces, such as sand,
where the tires are liable to lose traction. Your vehicle may not perform as well
as conventional AWD on-road vehicles on these surfaces.
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:
● Drive carefully when off the road. Do not take unnecessary risks by driving in danger-
ous places.
● 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.
● Always check your brakes for effectiveness immediately after driving in sand, mud,
water or snow.
● 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 materials
trapped or adhering to the underbody, a breakdown or fire could occur.
● 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
vehicle’s suspension and chassis.
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