4-1. Before Driving; Driving The Vehicle - Toyota RAV4 HYBRID 2017 Manual

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4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the hybrid system
→P. 198
Driving
1
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (→P. 205)
2
Release the parking brake. (→P. 212)
3
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Stopping
1
With the shift lever 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
lever to P or N. (→P. 205)
Parking the vehicle
1
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
2
Set the parking brake (→P. 212), and shift the shift lever to P
(→P. 205).
3
Press the power switch to stop the hybrid system.
4
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
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