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4-1. Before driving
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■ Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is recommended:
● For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
● For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• 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
● For the first 500miles (800 km):
Do not tow a trailer.
■ Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the cor-
rect fuel. (→P. 621)
■ Idling time before engine stop
To prevent damage to the turbocharger, allow the engine to idle immediately after
high-load driving.
■ Eco-friendly driving
→P. 94
Driving condition Idling time
Normal city driving or high-speed driving (at the highway speed
limit or recommended speed)
Not necessary
Steep hill driving, continuous driving (race track driving, etc.), or
towing a trailer or another vehicle (vehicles with towing pack-
age)
Approximately
1 minute