Before Driving; Driving The Vehicle - Lexus ES 300h Owner's Manual

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4-1. Before driving

4-1.Before driving

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure
Starting the hybrid system
■
P.203
Driving
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1 With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift lever to D. (P.210)
2 If the parking brake is in manual
mode, release the parking brake.
(P.214)
3
Gradually release the brake pedal
and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Stopping
■
1
With the shift lever in D, depress the
brake pedal.
2
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an
extended period of time, shift the shift lever
to P. (P.210)
Parking the vehicle
■
1
With the shift lever in D, depress the
brake pedal.
2
Set the parking brake (P.214),
and shift the shift lever to P.
(P.210)
3 Press the power switch to stop the
hybrid system.
4
Lock the door, making sure that you
have the electronic key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as
needed.
Starting off on a steep uphill
■
1 Make sure that the parking brake is
set with the brake pedal depressed,
and then shift the shift lever to D.
2
Release the brake pedal and gently
depress the accelerator pedal.
3
Release the parking brake.
When starting off on a uphill
■
The hill-start assist control will activate.
(P.328)
For fuel-efficient driving
■
Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar
to conventional vehicles, and it is necessary
to refrain from activities such as sudden
acceleration. (P.333)
■ Coasting (Auto Glide Control)
When Eco drive mode is selected, under
certain conditions, Auto Glide Control will
operate automatically and allow the vehicle
coast, enhancing fuel economy. (P.296)
■ Driving in the rain
Drive carefully when it is raining, because
●
visibility will be reduced, the windows
may become fogged-up, and the road
will be slippery.
● Drive carefully when it starts to rain,
because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
● Refrain from high speeds when driving on
an expressway in the rain, because there
may be a layer of water between the tires
and the road surface, preventing the
steering and brakes from operating prop-
erly.