Driving The Vehicle - Toyota HIGHLANDER HYBRID 2011 Manual

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing.
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Starting the hybrid system
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Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
STEP 1
Release the parking brake.
STEP 2
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
STEP 3
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
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Stopping
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
STEP 1
If necessary, set the parking brake.
STEP 2
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to P.
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Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
STEP 1
Set the parking brake.
STEP 2
Shift the shift lever to P.
STEP 3
When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels.
Vehicles without smart key system:
STEP 4
Turn the engine switch to the "LOCK" position to stop the
hybrid system.
Vehicles with smart key system:
Turn the "POWER" switch OFF to stop the hybrid system.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
STEP 5
person.
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