Starting And Driving; Before Starting The Engine - Toyota 1996 Avalon Owner's Manual

Part 3
STARTING AND
DRIVING
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Before starting the engine

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How to start the engine
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Tips for driving in various
conditions
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Winter driving tips
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Trailer towing
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How to save fuel and make your
vehicle last longer, too
Before starting the engine
1. Check the area around the vehicle be-
fore entering it.
2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle,
head restraint height and steering wheel
angle.
3. Adjust inside and outside rear view
mirrors.
4. Lock all the doors.
5. Fasten seat belts.
How to start the engine—
(a) Before cranking
1. Apply the parking brake firmly.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-
sories.
3. Put the selector lever in "P". If you
need to restart the engine while the ve-
hicle is moving, put the selector lever in
"N". A starter safety device will prevent
the starter from operating if the selector
lever is in any drive position.
4. Depress the brake pedal and hold it to
the floor until driving off.
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