Lexus 2012 RX450h - 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.
■ Starting the engine (RX350)
P. 205
■ Starting the hybrid system (RX450h)
P. 211
■ Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
(P. 220, 227, 236)
Release the parking brake. (P. 245)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
■ Stopping
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
RX350: If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of
time, shift the shift lever to P or N. (
P. 22 0 , 227)
RX450h: If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of
time, shift the shift lever to P. (
P. 236 )
■ Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake. (P. 245)
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 220, 227, 236)
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
RX350: Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to stop the
engine.
RX450h: Press the “POWER” switch to stop the hybrid sys-
tem.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
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