1996 Lexus GS 300 Owners Manual - Page 145

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DRIVING TIPS S To drive down a long or steep hill, reduce your WINTER DRIVING TIPS Make sure you have ethylene-glycol antifreeze in the radiator. speed and downshift. Remember, if you ride the brakes excessively, they may overheat and not work properly. See page 120. S Be careful when accelerating, upshifting, downshifting or braking on a slippery surface. The abrupt change in engine speed, such as sudden acceleration or engine braking, could cause the vehicle to spin or skid. S Even if the legal speed limit permits it, do not drive over 140 km/h (85 mph) unless your vehicle has high-speed capability tires. Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph) may result in tire failure, loss of control and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are high-speed capability tires or not before driving at such speeds. S Do not continue normal driving when the brakes are wet. If they are wet, your vehicle will require a longer stopping distance, and it may pull to one side when the brakes are applied. Also, the parking brake will not hold the vehicle securely. NOTICE Do not use alcohol type antifreeze. Check the condition of the battery and cables. Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of any battery, so it must be in top shape to provide enough power for winter starting. Page 192 tells you how to visually inspect the battery. Your Lexus dealer and most service stations will be pleased to check the battery charge level. Make sure the engine oil viscosity is suitable for the cold weather. See page 172 for recommended viscosity. Leaving a heavy summer oil in your vehicle during winter months may cause harder starting. If you are not sure about which oil to use, call your Lexus dealer - they will be pleased to help. Check the electronic ignition system/distributor ignition system for loose connections or obvious damage. Keep the door locks from freezing. Squirt lock de-icer or glycerine into the locks to keep them from freezing. To open a frozen lock, try heating the key before inserting it. 131

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DRIVING TIPS
131
S
To drive down a long or steep hill, reduce your
speed and downshift. Remember, if you ride the
brakes excessively, they may overheat and not
work properly. See page 120.
S
Be
careful
when
accelerating,
upshifting,
downshifting or braking on a slippery surface. The
abrupt change in engine speed, such as sudden
acceleration or engine braking, could cause the
vehicle to spin or skid.
S
Even if the legal speed limit permits it, do not drive
over 140 km/h (85 mph) unless your vehicle has
high–speed capability tires. Driving over 140 km/h
(85 mph) may result in tire failure, loss of control
and possible injury. Be sure to consult a tire dealer
to determine whether the tires on your vehicle are
high–speed capability tires or not before driving at
such speeds.
S
Do not continue normal driving when the brakes
are wet. If they are wet, your vehicle will require a
longer stopping distance, and it may pull to one
side when the brakes are applied. Also, the
parking brake will not hold the vehicle securely.
WINTER DRIVING TIPS
Make sure you have ethylene–glycol antifreeze in the
radiator.
NOTICE
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze.
Check the condition of the battery and cables.
Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of any battery, so it
must be in top shape to provide enough power for winter
starting. Page 192 tells you how to visually inspect the
battery. Your Lexus dealer and most service stations will be
pleased to check the battery charge level.
Make sure the engine oil viscosity is suitable for the
cold weather.
See page 172 for recommended viscosity. Leaving a heavy
summer oil in your vehicle during winter months may cause
harder starting. If you are not sure about which oil to use, call
your Lexus dealer – they will be pleased to help.
Check
the
electronic
ignition
system/distributor
ignition system for loose connections or obvious
damage.
Keep the door locks from freezing.
Squirt lock de–icer or glycerine into the locks to keep them
from freezing. To open a frozen lock, try heating the key
before inserting it.