1992 Lexus ES300 mileage

DRIVING TIPS
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Because of the added load of the trailer, your vehicle’s
engine may overheat on hot days (at temperatures over
30C [85F]) when going up a long or steep grade with a
trailer. If the engine temperaure gauge indicates
overheating, immediately turn off the air conditioner (if in
use), pull off the road and stop in a safe spot. See “If your
vehicle overheats” on page 126 of this manual.

Always place wheel blocks under both the vehicle and trailer
wheels when parking. Apply the parking brake firmly. Put
the transmission in “P” (automatic) or in first or reverse
(manual). Avoid parking on a slope with a trailer, but if it
cannot be avoided, do so only after performing the
following:
1. Apply the brakes and keep them applied.
2. Have someone place wheel blocks under both the vehicle
and trailer wheels.
3. When the wheel blocks are in place, release your brakes
slowly until the blocks absorb the load.
4. Apply the parking brake firmly.
5. Shift into first or reverse (manual) or “P” (automatic) and turn
off the engine.
When restarting out after parking on a slope:
1. With the transmission in “P” range (automatic) or the clutch
pedal depressed (manual), start the engine. (With an
automatic transmission, be sure to keep the brake pedal
depressed.)
2. Shift into first or reverse (manual) or “2”, “L” or “R” range
(automatic).3. Release the parking brake (also foot brake on automatic
transmission vehicles) and slowly pull or back away from the
wheel blocks. Stop and apply your brakes.
4. Have someone retrieve the blocks.
CAUTION:

Do not exceed 72 km/h (45 mph) or the posted towing
speed limit, whichever is lower. Because instability
(swaying) of a towing vehicle-trailer combination
usually increases as the speed increases, exceeding 72
km/h (45 mph) may cause loss of control.

Slow down and downshift before descending steep or
long downhill grades. Do not make sudden downshifts.

Avoid holding the brake pedal down too long or too
frequently. This could cause the brakes to overheat and
result in reduced braking efficiency.
HOW TO SAVE FUEL AND MAKE
YOUR VEHICLE LAST LONGER
Getting more kilometers/mileage from a liter/gallon of fuel is
easy−just take it easy. It will help make your vehicle last longer,
too. Here are some specific tips on how to save money on both
fuel and repairs:

Keep your tires inflated at the correct pressure. Check
the pressure every two weeks, or at least once a month.
Underinflation causes tire wear and wastes fuel.