Lexus 2008 ES350, Owner'S Manual

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2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle
Starting on a steep uphill
Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving.
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Starting the engine (
→
P. 117)
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Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
(
→
P. 119)
Release the parking brake. (
→
P. 123)
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
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Stopping
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
If necessary, set the parking brake.
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the
shift lever to P or N. (
→
P. 119)
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Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
Set the parking brake.
(
→
P. 123)
Shift the shift lever to P. (
→
P. 119)
Press the “ENGINE START STOP” switch and stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on
your person.
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