4-1. Before Driving; Driving The Vehicle - Lexus GS 350 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. 171
Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (→P. 178)
1
If the parking brake is in manual mode, release the parking brake.
2
(→P. 186)
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. 178)
Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
1
If the parking brake is in manual mode, set the parking brake. (→P. 186)
2
Shift the shift lever to P. (→P. 178)
3
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
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Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your
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person.