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Breaking in your new Toyota (except hybrid model)
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
For the first 300 km (186 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
For the first 800 km (500 miles):
Do not tow a trailer.
For the first 1000 km (621 miles):
• 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.
Breaking in your new Toyota (hybrid model)
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
For the first 300 km (200 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
For the first 800 km (500 miles):
Do not tow a trailer.
For the first 2000 km (1200 miles):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. (P. 739)
Idling time before engine stop (diesel engine)
To prevent damage to the turbocharger, allow the engine to idle immediately
after high-speed driving or hill climbing.
Normal city driving
High-speed driving
Steep hill driving or continuous driving at 100
km/h (63 mph) or more (race track driving etc.)
UK_AURIS/AURIS_HV_EE (OM12G88E)
Driving condition
Constant speed of approx.
80 km/h (50 mph)
Constant speed of approx.
100 km/h (63 mph)
4-1. Before driving
Idling time
Not necessary
Approximately 20
seconds
Approximately 1 minute
Approximately 2
minutes
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