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Placing the weight as far forward as possible helps maintain vehicle balance. Or they may move during sudden braking or an accident. D For better fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary weight. CAUTION D Do not place anything on top of view. Such items may... not drive with the driver's field of the instrument panel. They may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sharp vehicle acceleration or turning, and impair the driver's control of the vehicle. D Be careful to keep the vehicle level. INTERIOR EQUIPMENT LUGGAGE STOWAGE PRECAUTIONS When stowing...
Placing the weight as far forward as possible helps maintain vehicle balance. Or they may move during sudden braking or an accident. D For better fuel economy, do not carry unnecessary weight. CAUTION D Do not place anything on top of view. Such items may... not drive with the driver's field of the instrument panel. They may be thrown about and possibly injure people in the vehicle during sharp vehicle acceleration or turning, and impair the driver's control of the vehicle. D Be careful to keep the vehicle level. INTERIOR EQUIPMENT LUGGAGE STOWAGE PRECAUTIONS When stowing...
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... it to the floor until you are ready to follow the instructions in "N". After the engine runs for a few minutes before driving. Apply the parking brake firmly. 2. Put the selector lever in normal starting the engine, be sure to drive. 277 If you are ready to "START". D If the engine ... the engine while the vehicle is below freezing, let the engine warm up . With your vehicle will not start See "If your foot off the accelerator pedal, crank the engine by turning the key to drive off unnecessary lights and accessories. 3. Do not leave the vehicle while the engine is in...
... it to the floor until you are ready to follow the instructions in "N". After the engine runs for a few minutes before driving. Apply the parking brake firmly. 2. Put the selector lever in normal starting the engine, be sure to drive. 277 If you are ready to "START". D If the engine ... the engine while the vehicle is below freezing, let the engine warm up . With your vehicle will not start See "If your foot off the accelerator pedal, crank the engine by turning the key to drive off unnecessary lights and accessories. 3. Do not leave the vehicle while the engine is in...
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Always use the "D" position to "D". Only in this position, shifting into the overdrive gear is low, the transmission will not shift into the overdrive gear even in the "D" position. (See "(b) Using engine braking" and "(f) Good driving practice" for exceptions.) CAUTION Never put your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to improve fuel economy and quiet driving. However, while the engine coolant temperature is possible. With your foot on the accelerator pedal while shifting. 284 STARTING AND DRIVING 31G031 " 1 Brake pedal 2 "D" (Drive) position 4.
Always use the "D" position to "D". Only in this position, shifting into the overdrive gear is low, the transmission will not shift into the overdrive gear even in the "D" position. (See "(b) Using engine braking" and "(f) Good driving practice" for exceptions.) CAUTION Never put your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to improve fuel economy and quiet driving. However, while the engine coolant temperature is possible. With your foot on the accelerator pedal while shifting. 284 STARTING AND DRIVING 31G031 " 1 Brake pedal 2 "D" (Drive) position 4.
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...the running conditions such as in the first gear and automatically shift up to obtain the suitable driving power and engine braking. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for the running conditions to the most suitable gear for smooth starting. In normal cruising, the vehicle ... system will start in descending a long hill, see "(b) Using engine braking". 285 If engine braking is needed, such as hill climbing, hard towing, etc. If you need to accelerate rapidly while driving, depress the accelerator pedal to the next lower gear or beyond, depending on the vehicle ...
...the running conditions such as in the first gear and automatically shift up to obtain the suitable driving power and engine braking. Depress the accelerator pedal slowly for the running conditions to the most suitable gear for smooth starting. In normal cruising, the vehicle ... system will start in descending a long hill, see "(b) Using engine braking". 285 If engine braking is needed, such as hill climbing, hard towing, etc. If you need to accelerate rapidly while driving, depress the accelerator pedal to the next lower gear or beyond, depending on the vehicle ...
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... to overheat. This can cause the transmission to the "D" position after climbing the slope. NOTICE Do not hold the vehicle on the brake pedal while stopped with the accelerator pedal. STARTING AND DRIVING (f) Good driving practice If the transmission repeatedly upshifts and downshifts between the fourth and overdrive gears when climbing a gentle...
... to overheat. This can cause the transmission to the "D" position after climbing the slope. NOTICE Do not hold the vehicle on the brake pedal while stopped with the accelerator pedal. STARTING AND DRIVING (f) Good driving practice If the transmission repeatedly upshifts and downshifts between the fourth and overdrive gears when climbing a gentle...
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For instructions, see "If you cannot shift the selector lever even though the brake pedal is completely shifted to forward or reverse gear. D Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels. Do not attempt this procedure if ... your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent damage to the transmission and other ways such as it forward and backward. D Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is depressed, use the shift lock override button. NOTICE If you rock your vehicle becomes...
For instructions, see "If you cannot shift the selector lever even though the brake pedal is completely shifted to forward or reverse gear. D Do not race the engine and avoid spinning the wheels. Do not attempt this procedure if ... your vehicle, observe the following precautions to prevent damage to the transmission and other ways such as it forward and backward. D Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting the selector lever or before the transmission is depressed, use the shift lock override button. NOTICE If you rock your vehicle becomes...
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... the cruise control set speed, cancel the cruise control then downshift the transmission to slow down a gradient, within the limits of your foot off the accelerator pedal. If the vehicle speed is better to cruise the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km/h (25 mph) with your vehicle, do not use... engine braking to use the cruise control when driving in heavy or varying traffic, or on , the driving pattern of the selector switch. Your cruising speed can...
... the cruise control set speed, cancel the cruise control then downshift the transmission to slow down a gradient, within the limits of your foot off the accelerator pedal. If the vehicle speed is better to cruise the vehicle at a desired speed over 40 km/h (25 mph) with your vehicle, do not use... engine braking to use the cruise control when driving in heavy or varying traffic, or on , the driving pattern of the selector switch. Your cruising speed can...
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... accelerate ... "RES/ACC" direction and hold it. If you may take your Lexus dealer at that speed. If the preset speed automatically cancels out for ...is held downward, the vehicle speed will be cancelled. depress the accelerator pedal enough for example, when passing - When the difference between the...than these reasons, have your vehicle checked by your foot off the accelerator pedal. b. Resetting to the desired speed, press the control lever ...You can be in "D" or "4" before you release the accelerator pedal, the vehicle will return to the speed set the cruise control...
... accelerate ... "RES/ACC" direction and hold it. If you may take your Lexus dealer at that speed. If the preset speed automatically cancels out for ...is held downward, the vehicle speed will be cancelled. depress the accelerator pedal enough for example, when passing - When the difference between the...than these reasons, have your vehicle checked by your foot off the accelerator pedal. b. Resetting to the desired speed, press the control lever ...You can be in "D" or "4" before you release the accelerator pedal, the vehicle will return to the speed set the cruise control...
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... under these circumstances. You may feel the brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise. Effective way to press the ABS brake pedal: When the anti-lock brake system function is started or just after the vehicle has accelerated to let the anti-lock brake system work for a few seconds when the... engine is started . In this situation, to a speed in excess of approximately 10 km/h (6 mph). Do not pump the brake in providing directional stability and steering performance...
... under these circumstances. You may feel the brake pedal pulsating and hear a noise. Effective way to press the ABS brake pedal: When the anti-lock brake system function is started or just after the vehicle has accelerated to let the anti-lock brake system work for a few seconds when the... engine is started . In this situation, to a speed in excess of approximately 10 km/h (6 mph). Do not pump the brake in providing directional stability and steering performance...
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...aluminum components. Your Lexus dealer and most service stations will be in top shape to visually inspect the battery. It can cause dangerous overheating, needless wear, and poor fuel economy. If they may result in engine speed, such as sudden acceleration or engine braking, could cause ... require a longer stopping distance, and it must contain ethylene-glycol type coolant for your Lexus, to about -50 _C (-58 _F). D Be careful when accelerating, upshifting, downshifting or braking on page 397 for winter starting. Check the condition of engine coolant. DRIVING TIPS D Do not rest ...
...aluminum components. Your Lexus dealer and most service stations will be in top shape to visually inspect the battery. It can cause dangerous overheating, needless wear, and poor fuel economy. If they may result in engine speed, such as sudden acceleration or engine braking, could cause ... require a longer stopping distance, and it must contain ethylene-glycol type coolant for your Lexus, to about -50 _C (-58 _F). D Be careful when accelerating, upshifting, downshifting or braking on page 397 for winter starting. Check the condition of engine coolant. DRIVING TIPS D Do not rest ...
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DRIVING TIPS fuel. but also helps prevent corrosion. D Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Keep a proper distance from mud, etc. ...Remember, however, that on highways. If you have a long wait and you are traveling. Try to avoid sudden braking. D Maintain a moderate speed on cold winter days this may take advantage of your foot on the engine, causing... smoothly, begin driving - A dirty air cleaner, improper valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil and grease, brakes not adjusted, etc. Use a gear position suitable for the road on fuel consumption. This not only lessens ...
DRIVING TIPS fuel. but also helps prevent corrosion. D Accelerate slowly and smoothly. Keep a proper distance from mud, etc. ...Remember, however, that on highways. If you have a long wait and you are traveling. Try to avoid sudden braking. D Maintain a moderate speed on cold winter days this may take advantage of your foot on the engine, causing... smoothly, begin driving - A dirty air cleaner, improper valve clearance, dirty plugs, dirty oil and grease, brakes not adjusted, etc. Use a gear position suitable for the road on fuel consumption. This not only lessens ...
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... smoothly and that the locks hold securely in steering condition, such as hard steering, excessive freeplay or strange noise. Accelerator pedal Check the pedal for changes in any latched position. Parking brake Check that the lever has the proper travel and that all front seat controls such as buckles, retractors and anchors...
... smoothly and that the locks hold securely in steering condition, such as hard steering, excessive freeplay or strange noise. Accelerator pedal Check the pedal for changes in any latched position. Parking brake Check that the lever has the proper travel and that all front seat controls such as buckles, retractors and anchors...