1997 Lexus ES 300 1997 ES300 - Driving Tips

1997 Lexus ES 300 Manual

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  • 1997 Lexus ES 300 | 1997 ES300 - Driving Tips - Page 1
    SECTION STARTING AND DRIVING Driving tips Break-in period Operation in foreign countries Tips for driving in various conditions Winter driving tips Trailer towing How to save fuel and make your vehicle last longer 3-2 150 150 150 152 153 158 149
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    lead to severe tire damage resulting in tire bursts. S When parking on a hill, turn the front wheels until they touch the curb so that the vehicle will not roll. Apply the parking brake, and place the transmission in "P." If necessary, block the wheels. S Washing your vehicle or driving through deep
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    TIPS ! CAUTION S Before driving, make sure the parking brake is fully released and that the parking brake reminder light is off. S Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while driving. It can cause dangerous overheating, needless wear, and poor fuel economy. S To drive down a long or steep
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    shape to provide enough power for winter starting. Page 222 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 203 for recommended
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    adverse effect on handling, performance, braking, durability and driving economy (fuel consumption, etc.). trailer, be sure to consult your Lexus dealer for further information on additional on your vehicle. S The load on either the front or rear axle resulting from distribution of the gross vehicle
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    light coat of grease. " Total trailer weight " Tongue load S Lexus recommends removing removing the hitch, sel any mounting holes in the vehicle body to prevent entry of pollutants such as exhaust the back than in the front. About 60% of the trailer load should be in the front half of the trailer and
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    and relays for your trailer. Check for correct operation of the turn signals and stop lights each time you hitch up. Direct splicing Lexus recommends that you do not tow a trailer with a new vehicle or a vehicle with any new power train component (engine, transmission, differential, wheel bearing
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    maintenance information in the "Owner's Manual Supplement/ Maintenance Schedule". S Retighten all fixing bolts of the towing ball and bracket after approximately 1000 km (600 miles) of trailer driving. S Before starting out, check the operation of the lights and all vehicle-trailer connections
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    a slope. 1. With the transmission in "P" position, start the engine. Be sure to keep the brake pedal depressed. 2. Shift into the "2", "L" or "R" position. 3. Release the parking brake pedal and slowly pull or back away from the wheel blocks. Stop and apply your brakes. 4. Have someone retrieve the
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    you drive, the greater the fuel consumption. By reducing your speed, you will cut down on fuel consumption. S Keep the front wheels in proper alignment. Avoid hitting the curb and slow down on rough roads. Improper alignment not only causes faster tire wear but also puts an extra load on the engine
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    . A dirty air cleaner, improper valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil and grease, brakes not adjusted, etc. all lower engine performance and contribute to poor fuel economy. For longer life of all parts and lower operating costs, keep all maintenance work on schedule, and if you often drive under
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SECTION
3
– 2
STARTING AND DRIVING
Driving tips
Break–in period
150
Operation in foreign countries
150
Tips for driving in various conditions
150
Winter driving tips
152
Trailer towing
153
How to save fuel and make your vehicle
last longer
158