Lexus NX300 Owner's Manual page 137

sport mode is selected
■ Restraining the engine output (Brake
Override System)
When the accelerator and brake pedals
●
are depressed at the same time, the
engine output may be restrained.
A warning message is displayed on the
●
multi-information display while the sys-
tem is operating.
Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start
■
Control)
When the following unusual operation is
●
performed, the engine output may be
restrained.
• When the shift lever is shifted from R to D,
D to R, N to R, P to D, or P to R (D
includes M) with the accelerator pedal
depressed, a warning message appears
on the multi-information display. If a
warning message is shown on the multi-
information display, read the message
and follow the instructions.
• When the accelerator pedal is depressed
too while the vehicle is in reverse.
● While Drive-Start Control is being acti-
vated, your vehicle may have trouble
escaping from the mud or fresh snow. In
such case, deactivate TRAC (→P.239)
to cancel Drive- Start Control so that the
vehicle may become able to escape from
the mud or fresh snow.
Breaking in your new Lexus
■
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing
the following precautions is recommended:
For the first 200 miles (300 km):
●
Avoid sudden stops.
For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
●
• 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.
Vehicles with towing package

For the first 500miles (800 km):
●
Do not tow a trailer.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign
country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registra-
LEXUS NX300
al_USA_OM78211U
Owners Manu-
4-1. Before driving
tion laws and confirm the availability of the
correct fuel. (→P.392)
■ Idling time before engine stop
To prevent damage to the turbocharger,
allow the engine to idle immediately after
high-load driving.
Driving condition
Normal city driving or high-
speed driving (at the highway
speed limit or recommended
speed)
Steep hill driving, continuous
driving (race track driving,
etc.), or towing a trailer or
another vehicle (vehicles with
towing package)
Eco-friendly driving
■
→P.70
WARNING
Observe the-following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
When starting the vehicle
■
Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped engine running. This
prevents the vehicle from creeping.
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Idling time
Not neces-
sary
Approxi-
mately
1 minute
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