2013 Lexus GS 450h Owners Manual - Page 149
2013 Lexus GS 450h Manual
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4-1. Before driving 173 Starting off on a steep uphill 1 2 3 Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D. Gently depress the accelerator pedal. Release the parking brake.
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4-1. Before driving
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Driving
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
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When starting off on a uphill
The brake hold is available. (
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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, observing the following precautions is recom-
mended:
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For the first 186 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
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For the first 621 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 low gears.
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Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
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