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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 engine
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P.146
Driving
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1
With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift position to D.
(P.152)
Check that the shift position indicator
shows D.
2
If the parking brake is in manual
mode, release the parking brake.
(P.157)
3
Gradually release the brake pedal
and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Stopping
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1
With the shift position 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 posi-
tion to P. (P.152)
Parking the vehicle
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1
Stop the vehicle completely.
2
If the parking brake is in manual
mode, set the parking brake.
(P.157)
3
Shift the shift position to P.
(P.152)
Check that the shift position indicator
shows P.
4
Press the engine switch to stop the
engine.
5
Slowly release the brake pedal.
6
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
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1
Firmly depress the brake pedal and
shift the shift position to D.
The hill-start assist control will be activated.
(P.219)
2
Set the parking brake. (P.157)
3
Release the brake pedal and gently
depress the accelerator pedal to
accelerate the vehicle.
4
Release the parking brake.
(P.157)
When parking the vehicle
■
In order to prevent theft or effect of the
weather on the environment of the vehicle
cabin, close the soft top roof when parking
the vehicle.
Driving in the rain
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●
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,
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because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
Refrain from high speeds when driving on
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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
properly.
Engine speed while driving
■
In the following conditions, the engine
speed may become high while driving. This
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