Driving The Vehicle - Toyota tundra 2016 User 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. 182
Driving
1
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (P. 184)
2
Release the parking brake. (P. 190)
3
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor 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 or N. (P. 184)
Parking the vehicle
1
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
2
Set the parking brake. (P. 190)
3
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 184)
4
Turn the engine switch to the "LOCK" position to stop the engine.
5
Lock the door, making sure that you have the 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 and shift the shift lever to D.
2
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
3
Release the parking brake.
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