Driving Procedures; Driving The Vehicle - Toyota 4runner 2009 Owner's Manual

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2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing.
n Starting the engine (→P. 140)
Driving
n
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
Release the parking brake.
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
n Stopping
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to P or N.
n Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P.
When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels.
Turn the engine switch off to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.
Starting on a steep uphill
With the brake pedal depressed, firmly set the parking brake
and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
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