Lexus GS 350 Owner's Manual page 207

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4-1. Before driving
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 300 km (186 miles):
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Avoid sudden stops.
For the first 800 km (500 miles):
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Do not tow a trailer.
For the first 1000 km (621 miles):
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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. 612)
Brake pads and discs
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GS350/GS300 F SPORT models, GS F models, or models for GCC countries
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dan or Lebanon: The brake pads and discs are designed for use under high load condi-
tions. Therefore, brake noise may be generated depending on the vehicle speed,
braking force and vehicle environment (temperature, humidity, etc.).
GS F: In order to achieve steady braking performance even during high-load sporty
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driving, brake pads that include a large amount of iron are used. As a result, rust may
form if the vehicle is parked for a long time with wet brake pads or disc rotors, causing
them to stick. When parts are stuck, abnormal noise or vibration may occur during
driving, so lightly depress the accelerator pedal and drive slowly. (Before parking the
vehicle after it is washed, drive slowly and apply the brakes several times to dry the
parts.)
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: Saudi Arabia, Sultanate of Oman, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait
Idling time before engine stop (GS300)
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To prevent damage to the turbocharger, allow the engine to idle immediately after high-
load driving.
Normal city driving or high-speed driving (at the high-
way 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)
GS350_300_GS F_OM_OM30J17E_(GE)
Driving condition
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Idling time
Not necessary
Approximately 1 minute