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4-1. Before driving
ing 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
When the brake pedal is depressed while
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sport mode is selected
Restraining the engine output (Brake
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Override System)
When the accelerator and brake pedals
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are depressed at the same time, the
engine output may be restrained.
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A warning message is displayed on the
multi-information display while the sys-
tem is operating.
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 200 miles (300 km):
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Avoid sudden stops.
For the first 500 miles (800 km):
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Do not tow a trailer. (vehicles with towing
package)
For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
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• 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.
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Operating your vehicle in a foreign
country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registra-
tion laws and confirm the availability of the
correct fuel. (P.525)
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Idling time before engine stop
To prevent damage to the turbocharger,
allow the engine to idle immediately after
high-load driving.
Driving condition
Normal city driving or
high-speed driving (at the
highway speed limit or rec-
ommended speed)
Steep hill driving, continuous
driving (race track driving
etc.), or towing a trailer or
another vehicle (vehicles with
towing package)
■
Eco-friendly driving
P.93
WARNING
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or
serious injury.
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When starting the vehicle
Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the engine run-
ning. This prevents the vehicle from
creeping.
When driving the vehicle
■
Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with
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the location of the brake and accelera-
tor pedals to avoid depressing the
wrong pedal.
• Accidentally depressing the accelera-
tor pedal instead of the brake pedal
will result in sudden acceleration that
may lead to an accident.
• When backing up, you may twist your
body around, leading to a difficulty in
operating the pedals. Make sure to
operate the pedals properly.
• Make sure to keep a correct driving
posture even when moving the vehicle
only slightly. This allows you to depress
the brake and accelerator pedals
properly.
Idling time
Not neces-
sary
Approxi-
mately 1
minute
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