Winter Driving Tips - Toyota Lexus IS300 Manual

DRIVING TIPS
D Do not continue normal driving when the brakes are
wet. If they are wet, your vehicle will require a longer
stopping distance, and it may pull to one side when
the brakes are applied. Also, the parking brake will
not hold the vehicle securely.
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WINTER DRIVING TIPS

Make sure you have a proper freeze protection of engine
coolant.
Your coolant must contain ethylene–glycol type coolant for a
proper corrosion protection of aluminum components. Use
"Toyota Genuine Long Life Coolant" or equivalent.
"Checking the engine coolant level" on page 319 for
instructions.
NOTICE
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or plain water alone.
When it is extremely cold, we recommend to use 60% solution
for your Lexus, to provide protection down to about –50_C
(–58_F). Do not use more than 70% solution for better coolant
performance.
Check the condition of the battery and cables.
Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of any battery, so it
must be in top shape to provide enough power for winter
starting. Page 348 tells you how to visually inspect the battery.
Your Lexus dealer and most service stations will be pleased to
check the battery charge level.
Make sure the engine oil viscosity is suitable for the cold
weather.
See page 317 for recommended viscosity. Leaving a heavy
summer oil in your vehicle during winter months may cause
harder starting. If you are not sure about which oil to use, call
your Lexus dealer – they will be pleased to help.
2003 IS300 from Aug. '02 Prod. (OM53439U)
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