2018 Lexus ES300h Owner's Manual (OM33D45U)

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4Driving
4-1. Before drivingDriving the vehicle ...................... 154
Cargo and luggage .................... 162
Vehicle load limits ....................... 165
Trailer

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Driving the vehicle
→
P. 168
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. ( →P. 175)
Release the parking brake. ( →P. 181)
Gradually

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4
Driving
■When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate. (→P. 272)
■For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that hybrid

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■Breaking in your new Lexus
To extend the life of the vehicle, observin
g the following precautions is recommended:
●For the first 186 miles (300 km):

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4
Driving
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When starting the vehicle
Always keep you

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WARNING
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When driving on slippery road surfaces
●Sudden br

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4
Driving
WARNING
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When the vehicle is parked
●Do not leav

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WARNING
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.
■When braking
●When the brakes are wet, drive more