
GS350_U (OM30C34U)
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4-1. Before driving
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Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to D.
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
Release the parking brake.
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When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control is available. (
→
P. 276)
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Driving in the rain
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Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows
may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
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Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be especially
slippery.
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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.
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Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine speed may become high while driving. This is
due to automatic up-shifting control or down-shifting implementation to meet driv-
ing conditions. It does not indicate sudden acceleration.
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The vehicle is judged to be driving uphill or downhill
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When the accelerator pedal is released
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When sport mode is selected (
→
P. 263)
Starting off on a steep uphill
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Summary of Contents for GS 350
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Page 26: ...24 Pictorial index ...
Page 74: ...72 1 2 Theftdeterrentsystem ...
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Page 191: ...189 4 2 Drivingprocedures 4 Driving Horn To sound the horn press on or close to the mark ...
Page 348: ...346 5 2 Using the air conditioningsystem and defogger X Without rear air conditioning system ...
Page 370: ...368 5 3 Usingtheaudio system ...
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