Performance
Review-OnRoad You need to work the 2.5-litre V6 petrol engine hard to extract maximum performance, but it pulls cleanly from low revs and is punchy enough for assured overtaking. Similarly, the diesel is fine at low speeds, but the gearing is too long and you often find yourself going from sixth to fifth to keep up with motorway traffic. The V8 petrol engine in the high-performance IS-F model is sensational, however, churning out 417bhp and hurling the car from 0-62mph in just 4.8 seconds.
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Hybrid system precautions
Take care when handling the hybrid system, as it contains a high voltage
system (about 650V at maximum) as well as parts that become extremely
hot when the hybrid system is operating. Obey the cauti ...
If the vehicle becomes stuck
Carry out the following procedures if the tires spin or the vehicle
becomes
stuck in mud, dirt or snow:
1. Stop the hybrid system. Set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.
2. Remove ...
Dinghy towing
Your vehicle is not designed to be dinghy towed (with 4 wheels on the
ground) behind a motor home.
NOTICE:
To avoid serious damage to your vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle with four wheels on the ...