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2-1. Driving procedures

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Driving in the rain

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Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows

may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.

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Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be especially

slippery.

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Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because

there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing

the steering and brakes from operating properly.

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Breaking in your new Lexus

To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended to

observe:

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For the first 200 miles (300 km):

Avoid sudden stops.

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For the first 600 miles (1000 km):

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Do not drive at extremely high speeds.

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Avoid sudden acceleration.

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Do not drive continuously in the low gears.

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Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.

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Drum-in-disc type parking brake system

Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake sys-

tem 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 bed-

ding down.

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Operating your vehicle in a foreign country

Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the

correct fuel. (

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P. 490)