Lexus 2013 IS250, Руководство пользователя

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4-1. Before driving
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IS250_EE(OM53B11E)
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When starting off on an uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. (
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P. 263)
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Driving in the rain
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Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the win-
dows 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 driving 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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When the brake pedal is depressed while sport mode is selected
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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 300 km (186 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
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For the first 800 km (500 miles):
Do not tow a trailer.
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For the first 1000 km (621 miles):
• 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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Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake
system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or whenever the
parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have any authorized Lexus dealer
or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional, perform the bed-
ding down operation.
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Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. (
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P. 538)