Lexus NX 200, Owner'S Manual

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LEXUS NX300/NX200 Owners Manual̲General̲M78540̲en
4-6. Driving tips
 Avoid unnecessary idling. Stop the
engine when parking the vehicle to
reduce excessive fuel consumption,
even it is only for a short period of
time.
 Except in severe environment, such
as when the outside temperature is
extremely low, warming up the
engine before driving is unneces-
sary. Rather than idling, it is more
efficient to drive the vehicle gently
to warm up each part while avoiding
increasing the engine revolutions
unnecessarily and accelerating or
decelerating suddenly.
 Using the Stop & Start system will
help improve fuel economy.
(

P.270)

Idling before stopping the engine
with turbocharger is performed to
maintain functionality, and it is not
unnecessary idling. (

P.161)
Carrying heavy luggage will lead to
poor fuel economy. Avoid carrying
unnecessary luggage. Installing a large
roof rack will also cause poor fuel
economy.

Make sure to check the tire inflation
pressure frequently. Improper tire
inflation pressure can cause poor
fuel economy. Also, as snow tires
can cause large amounts of friction,
their use on dry roads can lead to
poor fuel economy. Use tires that
are appropriate for the season and
road conditions.
 Use oil and fluid of the recom-
mended quality, which affect fuel
consumption and the life of the vehi-
cle. Also, check oil and fluid periodi-
cally. (

P.368)
Performing idling stops
Luggage
Regular maintenance