Stopping; Parking The Vehicle; 4-1. Before Driving - Lexus 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. 173
Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (P. 180)
1
If the parking brake is in manual mode, release the parking brake.
2
(P. 188)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator
3
pedal 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. 180)

Parking the vehicle

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
1
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 180)
2
If the parking brake is in manual mode, set the parking brake.
3
(P. 188)
Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
4
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your
5
person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
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