Lexus 2008 IS250 - Driving Procedures; Driving the Vehicle

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving.
n Starting the engine (→P. 1 17)
n Driving
Automatic transmission
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
(→P. 122)
Release the parking brake. (→P. 129 )
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently push the accel-
erator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, shift the shift lever into 1.
(→P. 12 6 )
Release the parking brake. (→P. 129 )
Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently
depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
n Stopping
Automatic transmission
With the shift lever in D, push the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to P or N. (→P. 122)
Manual transmission
With the clutch pedal fully depressed, push the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever into N. (→P. 126)
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