Lexus 2013 IS250C, 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 hill
Hill-start assist control will operate. (
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P. 220)
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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
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, the following precautions are recommended to
observe:
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For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
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For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the low gears.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
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Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake sys-
tem needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the parking
brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Lexus dealer perform the bed-
ding down.