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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:
Starting the hybrid system
P. 217
Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (P. 224)
1
If the parking brake is in manual mode, release the parking brake. (P. 232)
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.
(P. 224)
Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
1
Set the parking brake (P. 232), and shift the shift lever to P. (P. 224)
2
Press the power switch to stop the hybrid system.
3
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your person.
4
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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