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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. 198, 200
Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
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(P. 205)
Release the parking brake. (P. 212, 214)
2
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
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tor 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. 205)
Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
1
Set the parking brake (P. 212, 214), and shift the shift lever to P
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(P. 205).
Vehicles without a smart key system:
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Turn the engine switch to the "LOCK" position to stop the engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
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If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
Starting off on a steep uphill
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
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Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
2
Release the parking brake.
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