Lexus GS300 1998 Owner's Manual page 317

DRIVING TIPS
running smoothly, begin driving – but gently. Remember,
however, that on cold winter days this may take a little
longer.
D Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Avoid jackrabbit starts.
D Avoid long engine idling. If you have a long wait and you
are not in traffic, it is better to turn off the engine and start
again later.
D Avoid engine overrevving. Use a gear position suitable
for the road on which you are traveling.
D Avoid continuous speeding up and slowing down.
Stop–and–go driving wastes fuel.
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D Avoid unnecessary stopping and braking. Maintain a
steady pace. Try to time the traffic signals so you only
need to stop as little as possible or take advantage of
through streets to avoid traffic lights. Keep a proper
distance from other vehicles to avoid sudden braking. This
will also reduce wear on your brakes.
D Avoid heavy traffic or traffic jams whenever possible.
D Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal. This causes
needless wear, overheating and poor fuel economy.
D Maintain a moderate speed on highways. The faster you
drive, the greater the fuel consumption. By reducing your
speed, you will cut down on fuel consumption.
D Keep the front wheels in proper alignment. Avoid
hitting the curb and slow down on rough roads. Improper
alignment not only causes faster tire wear but also puts an
extra load on the engine, which, in turn, wastes fuel.
D Keep the bottom of your vehicle free from mud, etc.
This not only lessens weight but also helps prevent
corrosion.
D Keep your vehicle tuned–up and in top shape. A dirty
air cleaner, improper valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil
and grease, brakes not adjusted, etc. all lower engine
performance and contribute to poor fuel economy. For
longer life of all parts and lower operating costs, keep all
maintenance work on schedule, and if you often drive
under severe conditions, see that your vehicle receives
more frequent maintenance (For scheduled maintenance
information, please refer to the separate "Owner's Manual