TOYOTA 2012 Avalon - Manual (Page 126)

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2-1. Driving procedures
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Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended
to observe:
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For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
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For the first 1000 miles (1600 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.
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Drum-in-disc type parking brake system
Your vehicle has a drum-in-disc type parking brake system. This type of
brake system needs bedding-down of the brake shoes periodically or when-
ever the parking brake shoes and/or drum are replaced. Have your Toyota
dealer perform the bedding down operation.
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Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability
of the correct fuel. (
→P. 522)