4-1. Before Driving; Driving The Vehicle - Lexus 2016 GS350 Owner's Manual

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4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:
Starting the engine
P. 197
Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (P. 202)
1
If the parking brake is in manual mode, release the parking brake. (P. 210)
2
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal
3
to accelerate the vehicle.
Stopping
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
1
If necessary, set the parking brake.
2
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever to P or
N. (P. 202)
Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
1
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 202)
2
If the parking brake is in manual mode, set the parking brake. (P. 210)
3
Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
4
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your person.
5
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Starting off on a steep uphill
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
1
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
2
Release the parking brake.
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