Lexus ES 2015 - Driving the Vehicle

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4-1. Before driving
4-1.Before driving
Q Starting the hybrid system
P.185
Q Driving
1 With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift lever to D. (P.192)
2 If the parking brake is in manual
mode, release the parking brake.
(P.196)
3 Gradually release the brake pedal
and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Q Stopping
1 With the shift lever in D, depress
the brake pedal.
2 If necessary, set the parking brake.
(P.196)
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an
extended period of time, shift the shift lever
to P. (P.192)
Q Parking the vehicle
1 With the shift lever in D, depress
the brake pedal.
2 Set the parking brake (P.196),
and shift the shift lever to P
(P.192).
3 Press the power switch to stop the
hybrid system.
4 Lock the door, making sure that
you have the electronic key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as
needed.
Q Starting off on a steep uphill
1 Make sure that the parking brake is
set with the brake pedal depressed,
and then shift the shift lever to D.
2 Release the brake pedal and gently
depress the accelerator pedal.
3 Release the parking brake.
Q When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control will activate.
(P.303)
Q For fuel-efficient driving
Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are simi-
lar to conventional vehicles, and it is neces-
sary to refrain from activities such as
sudden acceleration. (P.308)
Q Coasting (Auto Glide Control)
When Eco drive mode is selected, under
certain conditions, Auto Glide Control will
operate automatically and allow the vehicle
coast, enhancing fuel economy. (P.269)
Q Driving in the rain
O Drive carefully when it is raining, because
visibility will be reduced, the windows
may become fogged-up, and the road
will be slippery.
O Drive carefully when it starts to rain,
because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
O Refrain from high speeds when driving on
an expressway in the rain, because there
may be a layer of water between the tires
and the road surface, preventing the
steering and brakes from operating
properly.
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure