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4-1. Before driving
Driving the vehicle
→P. 197, 200
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (→P. 207)
Release the parking brake. (→P. 215)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
lever to P or N. (→P. 207)
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the engine
Driving
Stopping
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