Driving The Vehicle; 4-1. Before Driving - Toyota Avalon 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. 164
Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
1
(P. 169)
Release the parking brake. (P. 175)
2
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
3
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. 169)
Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
1
Set the parking brake (P. 175), and shift the shift lever to P (P.
2
169).
Press the engine switch to stop the engine.
3
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
4
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
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