Lexus ES-300 2001 Manual page 336

BREAK–IN PERIOD
Drive gently and avoid high speeds.
You need not follow a break–in schedule with your new
Lexus. But following a few simple tips for the first 1600
km (1000 miles) can add to the future economy and long
life of your vehicle:
D Do not drive over 88 km/h (55 mph).
D Avoid overrevving. Maintain engine speed between
2000 and 4000 rpm.
D Avoid full–throttle starts.
D Try to avoid hard stops during the first 300 km (200
miles).
D Do not drive for a long time at any single speed, either
fast or slow.
D Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km (500 miles).
OPERATION IN FOREIGN
COUNTRIES
If you plan to drive your Lexus in another country ...
First, comply with the vehicle registration laws.
Second, confirm the availability of the correct fuel
(unleaded and minimum octane rating).
TIPS FOR DRIVING IN VARIOUS
CONDITIONS
D Always slow down in gusty crosswinds. This will
allow you much better control.
D Drive slowly onto curbs and, if possible, at a right
angle. Avoid driving onto high, sharp–edged objects
and other road hazards. Failure to do so can lead to
severe tire damage resulting in tire bursts.
D When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels until they
touch the curb so that the vehicle will not roll. Apply
the parking brake, and place the transmission in "P".
If necessary, block the wheels.
D Washing your vehicle or driving through deep water
may get the brakes wet. To see whether they are wet,
check that there is no traffic near you and then press
the pedal lightly. If you do not feel a normal braking
force, the brakes are probably wet. To dry them, drive
the vehicle cautiously while lightly pressing the brake
pedal with the parking brake applied. If they still do
not work safely, pull to the side of the road and call a
Lexus dealer for assistance.
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