2007 Lexus RX 350 Owners Manual - Page 111
2007 Lexus RX 350 Manual
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2-1. Driving procedures n Breaking in your new Lexus To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended to observe: l For the first 200 miles (300 km): Avoid sudden stops. l For the first 500 miles (800 km): Do not tow a trailer. l For the first 1000 miles (1600 km): 2 Do not drive at extremely high speeds. Avoid sudden acceleration. Do not drive continuously in the low gears. Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods. When driving n Operating your vehicle in a foreign country Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the correct fuel. (→P. 390) n Normal characteristics after turning off the engine Approximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is the sound of a fuel evaporation leakage check and, it does not indicate a malfunction. CAUTION n When starting the vehicle Always keep your foot on the brake pedal while stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping. n When driving the vehicle l Do not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and accelerator pedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal. Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal will result in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident that could result in death or serious injury. l Do not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials. 91