Lexus NX: Utility vehicle precautions
This vehicle belongs to the utility
vehicle class, which has higher
ground clearance and narrower
tread in relation to the height of its
center of gravity.
Utility vehicle feature
- Specific design characteristics give
it a higher center of gravity than
ordinary passenger cars. This vehicle
design feature causes this type
of vehicle to be more likely to rollover.
Utility vehicles have a significantly
higher rollover rate than
other types of vehicles.
- It is not designed for cornering at
the same speeds as ordinary passenger
cars anymore than low-slung
sports cars designed to perform satisfactorily
under off-road conditions.
Therefore, sharp turns at excessive
speeds may cause rollover.
WARNING
■Utility vehicle precautions
Always observe the following precautions
to minimize the risk of death or serious
injury or damage to your vehicle:
- In a rollover crash, an unbelted person
is significantly more likely to die than a
person wearing a seat belt. Therefore,
the driver and all passengers should
always fasten their seat belts.
- Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers,
if at all possible.
Failure to operate this vehicle correctly
may result in loss of control or vehicle
rollover causing death or serious
injury.
- Loading cargo on the roof luggage
carrier (if equipped) will make the center
of the vehicle gravity higher. Avoid
high speeds, sudden starts, sharp
turns, sudden braking or abrupt
maneuvers, otherwise it may result in
loss of control or vehicle rollover due
to failure to operate this vehicle correctly.
- Always slow down in gusty crosswinds.
Because of its profile and higher center
of gravity, your vehicle is more sensitive
to side winds than an ordinary
passenger car. Slowing down will allow
you to have better control.
- Do not drive horizontally across steep
slopes. Driving straight up or straight
down is preferred. Your vehicle (or any
similar off-road vehicle) can tip over
sideways much more easily than forward
or backward.
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.
■Additional information for off-road driving
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.
- State and Local Parks and Recreation
Departments
- State Motor Vehicle Bureau
- Recreational Vehicle Clubs
- U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land
Management
WARNING
■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
dangerous 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.
NOTICE
■To prevent water damage
Take all necessary safety measures to
ensure that water damage to the hybrid
battery (traction battery), hybrid system
or other components does not occur.
- Water entering the engine compartment
may cause severe damage to the
hybrid system. Water entering the interior
may cause the hybrid battery
stowed under the rear seats to short
circuit.
- Water entering the hybrid transmission
and rear electric motor (traction
motor) will cause deterioration in
transmission quality. The malfunction
indicator may come on, and the vehicle
may not be drivable.
- Water can wash the grease from wheel
bearings, causing rusting and premature
failure, and may also enter the
hybrid transmission case, reducing the
gear oil's lubricating qualities.
NOTICE
■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.
■Inspection after off-road driving
- Sand and mud that has accumulated
around brake discs may affect braking
efficiency and may damage brake system
components.
- 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 Supplement/
Scheduled Maintenance".
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REMOVAL CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT CAUTION:
Wear protective gloves when removing the exhaust pipe assembly.
The exhaust pipe assembly is extremely hot immediately after the engine has stopped.
Confirm that the exhaust pipe assembly has cooled down before removing it.
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