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Sec_02-01, Driving the vehicle – TOYOTA 2011 Highlander User Manual

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2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-

ing.

Starting the engine
→P. 166, 170

Driving

With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.

(

→P. 173)

Release the parking brake.

(

→P. 179)

Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

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. 173)

Parking the vehicle

With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.

Set the parking brake.

(

→P. 179)

Shift the shift lever to P.

(

→P. 173)

When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels.

Vehicles without smart key system:
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position to stop the
engine.

Vehicles with smart key system:
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF to stop the
engine.

Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your
person.

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