Breaking In Your New Lexus; Operating Your Vehicle In A Foreign Country; Idling Time Before Engine Stop - Lexus NX200t Owner's Manual

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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 200 miles (300 km):
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Avoid sudden stops.
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.
Vehicles with towing package
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For the first 500miles (800 km):
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Do not tow a trailer.

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. 599)

Idling time before engine stop

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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 62 mph (100 km/h)
or more (race track driving, etc.)
Eco-friendly driving
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P. 94
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Driving condition
Constant speed of approx. 50 mph
(80 km/h)
Constant speed of approx. 62 mph
(100 km/h)
Idling time
Approximately
20 seconds
Approximately
1 minute
Approximately
2 minutes
Approximately
3 minutes