2011 Lexus IS 350 Owners Manual - Page 117

2-1. Driving procedures Driving the vehicle The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving. n Starting the engine (→P. 134) n Driving Automatic transmission STEP 1 With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (→P. 139) STEP 2 Release the parking brake. (→P. 148) Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle. Manual transmission STEP 1 While depressing the clutch pedal, shift the shift lever into 1. (→P. 145) STEP 2 Release the parking brake. (→P. 148) STEP 3 STEP 3 Gradually release the clutch pedal. At the same time, gently depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle. n Stopping Automatic transmission STEP 1 With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal. STEP 2 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. 139) Manual transmission STEP 1 While depressing the clutch pedal, depress the brake pedal. STEP 2 If necessary, set the parking brake. When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift lever into N. (→P. 145) 124