Lexus 2012 RX350, Owner'S Manual

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2-1. Driving procedures
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When drivin
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Starting off on a steep uphill
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to
D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
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Driving in the rain
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Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows
may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
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Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be especially
slippery.
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Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because
there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing
the steering and brakes from operating properly.
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Engine speed while driving (RX350)
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving. This is
due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to meet driv-
ing conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
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The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
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When the accelerator pedal is released
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Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
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For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
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For the first 500 miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
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For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
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