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2-1. Driving procedures
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Starting off on a hill (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Hill-start assist control will operate. (
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P. 186)
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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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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.
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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. 433)
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Normal characteristics after turning off the engine
Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming
from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is because fuel evaporation leakage
check is performed. It does not indicate a malfunction.
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Страница 249: ...250 3 3 Using the interior lights Front models with a moon roof On off Rear On off Personal lights...
Страница 257: ...258 3 5 Other interior features Vanity mirror Slide the cover The light turns on when the cover is opened...
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Страница 428: ...432 6 1 Specifications n Enginenumber The engine number is stamped on the engine block as shown...
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