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1-1. For safe use

Exhaust gas precautions

Harmful substance to the human 
body is included in exhaust gases if 
inhaled.

WARNING

Exhaust gases include harmful carbon 

monoxide (CO), which is colorless and 

odorless. Observe the following precau-

tions.

Failure to do so may cause exhaust gases 

enter the vehicle and may lead to an 

accident caused by light-headedness, or 

may lead to death or a serious health 

hazard.

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Important points while driving

●

Keep the trunk lid closed.

●

If you smell exhaust gases in the vehi-

cle even when the trunk lid is closed, 

open the windows and have the vehi-

cle inspected at your Lexus dealer as 

soon as possible.

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When parking

●

If the vehicle is in a poorly ventilated 

area or a closed area, such as a 

garage, stop the engine.

●

Do not leave the vehicle with the 

engine on for a long time.

If such a situation cannot be avoided, 

park the vehicle in an open space and 

ensure that exhaust fumes do not enter 

the vehicle interior.

●

Do not leave the engine running in an 

area with snow build-up, or where it is 

snowing. If snowbanks build up around 

the vehicle while the engine is running, 

exhaust gases may collect and enter 

the vehicle.

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Exhaust pipe

The exhaust system needs to be checked 

periodically. If there is a hole or crack 

caused by corrosion, damage to a joint 

or abnormal exhaust noise, be sure to 

have the vehicle inspected and repaired 

by your Lexus dealer.