2-1. Driving procedures
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 sys-
tem 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 bed-
ding 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
correct fuel. (P. 800)
For efficient use
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Shift the shift lever to D when driving.
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In the N position, the gasoline engine operates but electricity cannot be gener-
ated. The hybrid battery (traction battery) will discharge, requiring unnecessary
engine power to recharge.
Drive your vehicle smoothly.
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Avoid abrupt acceleration and deceleration. Gradual acceleration and decel-
eration will make more effective use of the electric motor (traction motor) with-
out having to use gasoline engine power.
Avoid repeated acceleration.
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Repeated acceleration consumes hybrid battery (traction battery) power,
resulting in poor acceleration. Battery power can be restored by driving with
the accelerator pedal slightly released.
Shift the shift lever to P when parking.
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In the N position, the hybrid battery (traction battery) does not recharge.
Leaving the shift lever in the N position for an extended period of time may dis-
charge the hybrid battery. The vehicle cannot run if the hybrid battery is dis-
charged.
Eco-friendly driving
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P. 199
CAUTION
When starting the vehicle
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Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the hybrid system
operating. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.
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