Lexus RC350 Owner's Manual page 193

When starting off on an uphill
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The hill-start assist control will activate. (→P. 298)
Driving in the rain
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Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows may
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become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be especially slip-
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pery.
Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because there may
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be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and
brakes from operating properly.
Engine speed while driving
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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 condi-
tions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
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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Restraining the engine output (brake override system)
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When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the engine
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output may be restrained.
A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the system is
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operating. (→P. 582)
Breaking in your new Lexus
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To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recommended:
For the first 186 miles (300 km):
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Avoid sudden stops.
For the first 621 miles (1000 km):
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• 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.
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. 658)
Brake pads and discs (RC 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.).
4-1. Before driving
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