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4-1. Before driving
LC500_LC500h_OM_OM11405U_(U)
4-1.Before driving
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Starting the engine <hybrid sys-
tem>
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Driving
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 in manual
mode, release the parking brake.
(
3
Gradually release the brake pedal
and gently depress the accelerator
pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
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Stopping
1
With the shift position in D, depress
the brake pedal.
2
If necessary, set the parking brake.
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an
extended period of time, shift the shift posi-
tion to P. (
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Parking the vehicle
1
Stop the vehicle completely.
2
If the parking brake is in manual
mode, set the parking brake.
(
3
Shift the shift position to P. (
Check that the shift position indicator
shows P.
4
Press the engine switch <power
switch> to stop the engine <hybrid
system>.
5
Slowly release the brake pedal.
6
Lock the door, making sure that you
have the electronic key on your
person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as
needed.
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Starting off on a steep uphill
1
Make sure that the parking brake is
set with the brake pedal depressed,
and then shift the shift position to D.
The hill-start assist control will be activated.
(
2
Release the brake pedal and gently
depress the accelerator pedal.
3
Release the parking brake.
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For fuel-efficient driving (LC500h)
Keep in mind that hybrid vehicles are similar
to conventional vehicles, and it is necessary
to refrain from activities such as sudden
acceleration, etc. Refer to “Hybrid vehicle
driving tips”. (
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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.
●
Drive carefully when it starts to rain,
because the road surface will be espe-
cially slippery.
●
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 prop-
erly.
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Engine speed while driving
In the following conditions, the engine
Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be
observed to ensure safe driving:
Driving procedure
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