1182-1. Driving proceduresnStarting off on a hill (vehicles with an automatic transmission)Hill-start assist control will operate. ( →P. 186)nDriving in the rainlDrive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windowsmay become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.lDrive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be especiallyslippery.lRefrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, becausethere may be a layer of water between th e tires and the road surface, preventingthe steering and brakes from operating properly.nBreaking in your new LexusTo extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended toobserve:lFor the first 186 miles (300 km):Avoid sudden stops.lFor the first 621 miles (1000 km):* 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.nDrum-in-disc type parking brake systemYour vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of brake sys-tem needs bedding-down of the brake shoe s periodically or whenever the parkingbrake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Lexus dealer perform the bed-ding down.nOperating your vehicle in a foreign countryComply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of thecorrect fuel. (→P. 433)nNormal characteristics after turning off the engineApproximately five hours after the engine is turned off, you may hear sound comingfrom under the vehicle for several minutes. This is because fuel evaporation leakagecheck is performed. It does not indicate a malfunction.
