1302-1. Driving proceduresCAUTIONnWhen the vehicle is parkedlDo not leave glasses, cigarett e lighters, spray cans, or soft drink cans in the vehi-cle when it is in the sun.Doing so may result in the following.* Gas may leak from a cigarette lighter or spray can, and may lead to a fire.* The temperature inside the vehicle may cause the plastic lenses and plasticmaterial of eye glasses to deform or crack.* Soft drink cans may fracture, causing the contents to spray over the interior ofthe vehicle, and may also cause a short circuit in the vehicle's electrical com-ponents.lAlways apply the parking brake, shift the shift lever to P (vehicles with an auto-matic transmission only), stop the engine and lock the vehicle.Do not leave the vehicle unattend ed while the engine is running.lDo not touch the exhaust pipe while the engine is running or immediately afterturning the engine off. Doing so may cause burns.lDo not leave the engine running in an area with snow build-up, or where it issnowing. If snowbanks build up around the vehicle while the engine is running,exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehi cle. This may lead to death or a seri-ous health hazard.nExhaust gasesExhaust gases include harmfu l carbon monoxide (CO) th at is colorless and odor-less. Inhaling exhaust gases may lead to death or a serious health hazard.lIf the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated ar ea, stop the engine. In a closed area, suchas a garage, exhaust gases may collect and enter the vehicle. This may lead todeath or a serious health hazard.lThe exhaust should be checked occasionally. If there is a hole or crack caused bycorrosion, damage to a joint or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to have the vehi-cle inspected and repaired by your Lexus dealer. Failure to do so may allowexhaust gases to enter the vehicle, result ing in death or a serious health hazard.
