Driving The Vehicle; Driving Procedures - Lexus 2008 ES350 Owner's Manual

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving.
Starting the engine (→P. 117)
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Driving
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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.
Stopping
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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 or N.
Parking the vehicle
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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
Press the "ENGINE START STOP" switch and stop the engine.
STEP 4
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on
STEP 5
your person.
Starting on a steep uphill
Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to D.
STEP 1
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
STEP 2
Release the parking brake.
STEP 3
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