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4-1. Before driving
Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
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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 your Lexus dealer perform the bedding down
operation.
Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
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Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the cor-
rect fuel. (P. 541)
Brake pads and discs (F SPORT models of GS350/GS200t, and GS F)
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The brake pads and discs are designed for use under high load conditions. Therefore,
brake noise may be generated depending on the vehicle speed, braking force and vehi-
cle environment (temperature, humidity, etc.).
Idling time before engine stop (GS200t)
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To prevent damage to the turbocharger, allow the engine to idle immediately after high-
speed driving or hill climbing.
Normal city driving
High-speed driving (Constant speed of approx.
62 mph [100 km/h])
Steep hill driving or continuous driving at 62 mph
(100 km/h) or more (race track driving etc.)
GS350_200t_GS F_OM_OM30E86U_(U)
Driving condition
Idling time
Not necessary
Approximately 1 minute
Approximately 2 minute