2010 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual - Page 192

2 -1 . Driving proc e dure s Driving t he ve hicle The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving. n Starting the engine →P. 173, 177 n Driving STEP 1 With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (→P. 180) Release the parking brake. (→P. 186) STEP 2 STEP 3 Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle. 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. 180) n Stopping STEP 1 STEP 2 n Parking the vehicle STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal. Set the parking brake. Shift the shift lever to P. When parking on a hill, if necessary, block the wheels. (→P. 186) (→P. 180) STEP 4 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. STEP 5 Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person. 164