Lexus ES300h Owner's Manual page 155

When starting off on a uphill
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The hill-start assist control will activate. (P. 272)
For fuel-efficient driving
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Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar to conventional vehicles, and it is necessary
to refrain from activities such as sudden acceleration. (P. 278)
Driving in the rain or adverse weather conditions
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Drive carefully, because visibility may be reduced, the windows may become fogged-
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up, and the road will be slippery.
Drive carefully when it gets wet or icy, because the road surface will be especially slip-
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pery.
Slow down when water is present on the roadway, because there may be a layer of
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water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and brakes from
operating properly.
Restraining the hybrid system output (Brake Override System)
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When the accelerator and brake pedals are depressed at the same time, the hybrid sys-
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tem output may be restrained.
A warning message is displayed on the multi-information display while the system is
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operating. If a warning message is shown on the multi-information display, read the
message and follow the instructions.
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 186 miles (300 km):
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Avoid sudden stops.
For the first 621 miles (1000 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.
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 whenever 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. 543)
Eco-friendly driving
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P. 88
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