Lexus NX200t - Breaking in Your New Lexus; Idling Time before Engine Stop; Operating Your Vehicle in a Foreign Country

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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. 599)
■ Idling time before engine stop
To prevent damage to the turbocharger, allow the engine to idle immediately after high-
speed driving or hill climbing.
■ Eco-friendly driving
P. 94
Driving condition Idling time
Normal city driving
Approximately
20 seconds
High-speed driving
Constant speed of approx. 50 mph
(80 km/h)
Approximately
1 minute
Constant speed of approx. 62 mph
(100 km/h)
Approximately
2 minutes
Steep hill driving or continuous driving at 62 mph (100 km/h)
or more (race track driving, etc.)
Approximately
3 minutes