1252-1. Driving procedures2When drivingGS_G_U (OM30C11U)June 30, 2011 8:14 am■Driving in the rain●Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windowsmay become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.●Drive carefully when it starts to rain, be cause the road surface will be especiallyslippery.●Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, becausethere may be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventingthe steering and brakes from operating properly.■Breaking in your new LexusTo extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended toobserve:●For the first 186 miles (300 km):Avoid sudden stops.●For the first 621 miles (1000 km):* Do not drive at extremely high speeds.* Avoid sudden acceleration.* Do not drive continuously in the low range in the "S" position.* Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.■Drum-in-disc type parking brake systemYour vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system.This type of brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically orwhenever the parking brake shoes and/or drums are replaced.Have your Lexus dealer perform the bedding-down.■Operating your vehicle in a foreign countryComply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of thecorrect fuel. ( → P. 587)■When starting on an inclineThe hill-start assist control may operate. (→ P. 199)■OverheatingYour vehicle may overheat under the following extreme driving conditions:●When driving on a long uphill road in hot weather●Suddenly decelerating or stopping the vehicle immediately after high-speeddriving
