2-1. Driving procedures
Starting off on a steep uphill
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
STEP 1
Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the select
lever to D.
STEP 2
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
STEP 3
Release the parking brake.
Vehicles with a manual transmission
STEP 1
With the parking brake firmly set and the clutch pedal fully
depressed, shift the shift lever to 1.
STEP 2
Lightly depress the accelerator pedal at the same time as
gradually releasing the clutch pedal.
STEP 3
Release the parking brake.
■ When starting off on an uphill
When enabled, the hill start assist system can operate. (oP. 258)
■ Driving in the rain
● 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
especially 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 properly.
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