1272-1. Driving procedures2When drivingGS_G_U (OM30C11U)June 30, 2011 8:14 amCAUTION■When driving the vehicle●Do not under any circumstances shift the shift lever to "P", "R" or "N" while thevehicle is moving.Doing so can cause significant damage to the automatic transmission and mayresult in a loss of vehicle control.●Do not shift the shift lever to "N" while the vehicle is moving.Doing so may cause the engine brake not to operate properly and lead to anaccident.●Do not turn the engine off while driving. The power steering and brake actuator (GS460) or brake booster (GS350) willnot operate properly if the engine is off.●Use engine braking (downshift) to maintain a safe speed when driving down asteep hill. Using the brakes continuously may cause the brakes to overheat and lose effec-tiveness. ( → P. 139)●When stopped on an inclined surface, use the brake pedal and parking brake toprevent the vehicle from rolling backwa rd or forward and causing an accident.●Be careful when driving on slippery surfaces, as the vehicle may spin or skid whendownshifting, rapidly accelerating, braking or turning.●Do not adjust the position of the steering wheel, the seat, or the inside or outsiderear view mirrors while driving.Doing so may result in a loss of vehicle control that can cause accidents that mayresult in death or serious injury.●Always check that all passengers' arms, heads or other parts of their bodies arenot outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious injury.●Do not drive in excess of the speed limit. Even if the legal speed limit permits it, donot drive over 85 mph (140 km/h) unless your vehicle has high-speed capabilitytires. Driving over 85 mph (140 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control andpossible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires onyour vehicle are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds.
