Lexus LX 470 1998, Owner'S Manual

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DRIVING TIPS
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When restarting out after parking on a slope:
1. With the transmission in ”P” position, start the engine. Be sure
to keep the brake pedal depressed.
2. Shift into the ”2”, ”L” or ”R” position.
3. Release the parking brake and brake pedal and slowly pull or back
away from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply your brakes.
4. Have someone retrieve the blocks.
CAUTION
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Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) or the posted towing speed
limit, whichever is lower. Because instability (swaying) of
a towing vehicle−trailer combination usually increases as
the speed increases, exceeding 72 km/h (45 mph) may cause
loss of control.
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Slow down and downshift before descending steep or long
downhill grades. Do not make sudden downshifts.
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Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too
frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and
result in reduced braking efficiency.
HOW TO SAVE FUEL AND MAKE
YOUR VEHICLE LAST LONGER
Getting more kilometer/mileage from a liter/gallon of fuel is easy −
just take it easy. It will help make your vehicle last longer, too. Here
are some specific tips on how to save money on both fuel and repairs:
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Keep your tires inflated at the correct pressure. Check the
pressure every two weeks, or at least once a month.
Underinflation causes tire wear and wastes fuel.
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Do not carry unneeded weight in your vehicle. Excess weight
puts a heavier load on the engine, causing greater fuel
consumption.
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Avoid lengthy warm−up idling. Once the engine is running
smoothly, begin driving − but gently. Remember, however, that
on cold winter days this may take a little longer.
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Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Avoid jackrabbit starts.
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Avoid long engine idling. If you have a long wait and you are
not in traffic, it is better to turn off the engine and start again later.
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Avoid engine overrevving. Use a gear position suitable for the
road on which you are traveling.
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Avoid continuous speeding up and slowing down.
Stop−and−go driving wastes fuel.