Driving Procedures; Driving The Vehicle - Toyota Matrix 2010 Quick Reference 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 engine
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Driving
Automatic transmission
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.
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the shift lever to
STEP 1
1.
Release the parking brake.
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
Automatic transmission
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.
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, depress the brake
STEP 1
pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
STEP 2
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to N.
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