engine coolant lexus LS400 1996 Gauges, Meters and Service Reminders / 1996 LS400: DRIVING TIPS

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 coolant temperature gauge indicates
overheating, immediately turn off the air conditioning (if in
use), pull your vehicle off the road and stop in a safe spot.
See ªIf your vehicle overheatsº on page 163 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 ªPº. 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 ªPº and turn off the engine.When restarting out after parking on a slope.
1. With the transmission in ªPº position, start the engine. Be
sure to keep the brake pedal depressed.
2. Shift into the ª2º, ªLº or ªRº position.
3. Release the parking brake and brake pedal 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.