4-1. Before Driving; Driving The Vehicle - Lexus 2015 CT200H 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 hybrid system
P. 156
Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift position to D. (P. 162)
1
Check that the shift position indicator shows D.
Release the parking brake. (P. 168)
2
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal
3
to accelerate the vehicle.
Stopping
With the shift position 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 position to

P. ( P. 163)
Parking the vehicle
Stop the vehicle completely.
1
Set the parking brake. (P. 168)
2
Shift the shift position to P. (P. 163)
3
Check that the shift position indicator shows P.
Press the power switch to stop the hybrid system.
4
Slowly release the brake pedal.
5
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your person.
6
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Starting off on a uphill
Firmly set the parking brake with the brake pedal depressed, and then shift the
1
shift position to D.
Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal.
2
Release the parking brake.
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