Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2007 Manual page 178

(b) Normal driving
1. Start the hybrid system as instructed in
"How to start the hybrid system" on
page 324 in Section 3. The transmis-
sion must be in "P".
2. With your foot holding down the brake
pedal, shift the selector lever to "D".
CAUTION
Never put your foot on the accelera-
tor pedal while shifting.
3. Release the parking brake and brake
pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal
slowly for smooth starting.
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(c) Using engine braking
To use engine braking intentionally, down-
shift the transmission to "B" position and
take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
During high speed driving you may feel
that engine braking is less effective than
that of ordinary vehicle.
Do not continue normal driving with the
transmission in "B" for a long time.
This may cause decreased fuel econo-
my.
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery surface. Abrupt shifting
could cause the vehicle to spin or
skid.
(d) Backing up
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal held down with
your foot, shift the selector lever to the
"R" position.
NOTICE
Never shift into reverse while the ve-
hicle is moving.
(e) Parking
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal pressed down,
fully depress the parking brake pedal
to apply the parking brake securely.
3. With the brake pedal pressed down,
shift the selector lever to the "P" posi-
tion.
When turning the hybrid system off, put
the transmission in the "P" position.
CAUTION
Never attempt to move the selector
lever into "P" position under any cir-
cumstances while the vehicle is mov-
ing. Serious mechanical damage and
loss of vehicle control may result.
(f) Good driving practice
CAUTION
Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the hybrid
system on. This prevents the vehicle
from creeping.
2007 HIGHLANDER HV from July '06 Prod. (OM48685U)