842-1. Driving proceduresnBreaking 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.nOperating your vehicle in a foreign countryComply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of thecorrect fuel. ( → P. 372)CAUTIONnWhen starting the vehicleWith automatic transmission vehicles, always keep your foot on the brake pedalwhile stopped with the engine running. This prevents the vehicle from creeping.nWhen driving the vehiclelDo not drive if you are unfamiliar with the location of the brake and acceleratorpedals to avoid depressing the wrong pedal. Accidentally depressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal willresult in sudden acceleration that may lead to an accident that could result indeath or serious injury.lDo not drive the vehicle over or stop the vehicle near flammable materials.lWith automatic transmission vehicles, do not let the vehicle roll backwards whilethe shift lever is in a driving position, or roll forward while the shift lever is in R.Doing so may cause the engine to stall or lead to poor brake and steering perfor-mance, resulting in an accident or damage to the vehicle.lIf the smell of exhaust is noticed inside the vehicle, open the windows and checkthat the trunk is closed. Large amounts of exhaust in the vehicle can cause driver drowsiness and eventu-ally, death. Have the cause of the problem inspected immediately.
