Lexus IS220d 2012 Manual page 153

2-1. Driving procedures
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Starting off on a hill (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Hill-start assist control will operate. (P. 223)
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Driving in the rain
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Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
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Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
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Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road sur-
face, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
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Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driv-
ing. This is due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implemen-
tation to meet driving conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
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The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
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When the accelerator pedal is released
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Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recom-
mended to observe:
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For the first 300 km (186 miles):
Avoid sudden stops.
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For the first 800 km (500 miles):
Do not tow a trailer.
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For the first 1000 km (621 miles):
• 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.
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