Lexus NX 200, Owner'S Manual

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LEXUS NX300/NX200 Owners Manual̲General̲M78540̲en
4-1. Before driving
guide you when reversing to lessen
the risk of an accident.
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Increasing vehicle-to-vehicle dis-
tance
At a speed of 10 km/h (6 mph), the dis-
tance to the vehicle running ahead of
you should be equivalent to or greater
than the combined length of your vehi-
cle and trailer. Avoid sudden braking
that may cause skidding. Otherwise,
the vehicle may spin out of control. This
is especially true when driving on wet
or slippery road surfaces.
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Sudden acceleration/steering
input/cornering
Executing sharp turns when towing
may result in the trailer colliding with
your vehicle. Decelerate well in
advance when approaching turns and
take them slowly and carefully to avoid
sudden braking.
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Important points regarding turning
The wheels of the trailer will travel
closer to the inside of the curve than
the wheels of the vehicle. To make
allowance for this, take the turns wider
than you would normally do.
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Important points regarding stabil-
ity
Vehicle movement resulting from
uneven road surfaces and strong
crosswinds will affect handling. The
vehicle may also be rocked by passing
buses or large trucks. Frequently check
behind when moving alongside such
vehicles. As soon as such vehicle
movement occurs, immediately start to
decelerate smoothly by slowly apply-
ing the brakes. Always steer the vehicle
straight ahead while braking.
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Passing other vehicles
Consider the total combined length of
your vehicle and trailer and ensure that
the vehicle-to-vehicle distance is suffi-
cient before executing lane changes.
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Transmission information
To maintain engine braking efficiency
and charging system performance,
when using engine braking, do not use
the transmission in D. If in the M mode,
the transmission shift range position
must be in 4 or lower. (
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P.177, 181)
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If the engine overheats
Towing a loaded trailer up a long, steep
incline in temperatures exceeding
30°C (85°F) may result in the engine
overheating. If the engine coolant tem-
perature gauge indicates that the
engine is overheating, turn the air con-
ditioning off immediately, leave the
road and stop the vehicle in a safe
place. (
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P.465)
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When parking the vehicle
Always place wheel chocks under the
wheels of both the vehicle and trailer.
Set the parking brake and shift the shift
lever to P.