2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing:
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Starting the engine
P. 172, 182
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Driving
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the select lever to D.
STEP
1
( P. 185)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 197)
STEP
2
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
STEP
3
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever to 1.
STEP
1
( P. 192)
Release the parking brake. ( P. 197)
STEP
2
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
STEP
3
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
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Stopping
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
With the select lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
STEP
1
If necessary, set the parking brake.
STEP
2
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the select lever to P or N. ( P. 185)
Vehicles with a manual transmission
While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake
STEP
1
pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
STEP
2
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to neutral. (
156
P. 192)