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2-2. Driving procedures
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Driving the vehicle
1 With the brake pedal depressed,
shift the shift position to D.
Check that the shift position indicator
shows D.
2 If the parking brake is set, release
the parking brake. (P.154)
If the parking brake is in automatic mode,
the parking brake will be released auto-
matically. (P.155)
3 Gradually release the brake pedal
and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
1
Firmly depress the brake pedal and
shift the shift position to D.
The hill-start assist control will be activated.
2 Set the parking brake. (P.156)
3
Release the brake pedal and gently
depress the accelerator pedal to
accelerate the vehicle.
4
Release the parking brake.
(P.156)
The ASC, which generates specialized
sounds and sends them into the cabin
from the front and rear, is a system
designed to enhance the driver’s feel of
the vehicle’s dynamic conditions, such
as accelerating and decelerating.
■ Customization
Some functions can be customized.
(P.588)
Starting off
WARNING
Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the “READY”
indicator is illuminated. This prevents the
vehicle from creeping.
Starting off on a steep uphill
WARNING
Always keep your foot on the brake
pedal while stopped with the “READY”
indicator is illuminated. This prevents the
vehicle from creeping.
Informing the driver of the
vehicle’s dynamic conditions
through sounds
ASC (Active Sound Control)