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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 (200 miles):
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Avoid sudden stops.
For the first 800 km (500 miles) (with towing hitch):
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Do not tow a trailer.
For the first 1000 km (600 miles):
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• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive continuously in the 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 when-
ever 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. 592)
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