Lexus ES350 - Before Driving

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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle
P. 201, 208
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
(P. 218, 221)
Release the parking brake. (P. 226)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
Gasoline vehicles: If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time,
shift the shift lever to P or N. (P. 218)
Hybrid vehicles: If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift
the shift lever to P. (P. 221)
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving:
Starting the engine <hybrid system>
Driving
Stopping
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