5-1 . Before driving
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Driving the vehicle
5-1 . Before driving
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving :
Driving procedure
■ Before starting the EV system
Check that the charging cable is disconnected . ( �P . 103 , 111 )
■ Starting the EV system �P . 231
■ Driving
1 With the brake pedal depressed , shift the shift position to D . ( �P . 237 )
Check that the shift position indicator shows D .
2 If the parking brake is set , release the parking brake . ( �P . 243 )
If the parking brake is in automatic mode , the parking brake will be released automatically . ( �P . 244 )
3 Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle .
■ Stopping 1 Depress the brake pedal .
2 If necessary , set the parking brake . ( �P . 243 )
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time , shift the shift position to P . ( �P . 237 )
■ Parking the vehicle 1 Depress the brake pedal to stop the vehicle completely .
2 If the parking brake is released , set the parking brake . ( �P . 243 )
Make sure the parking brake indicator light is on .
3 Shift the shift position to P . ( �P . 237 )
Check that the shift position indicator shows P and the parking brake indicator is illuminated .
4 Press the power switch to stop the EV 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 .
■ Starting off on a steep uphill
1 Firmly depress the brake pedal and shift the shift position to D .
The hill-start assist control will be activated .
2 Set the parking brake . ( �P . 243 )
3 Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle .
4 Release the parking brake . ( �P . 243 )
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Driving