2013 Lexus GS 450h Owners Manual - Page 148

172 4-1. Before driving Driving the vehicle The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving: Starting the hybrid system →P. 189 Driving 1 2 With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D. (→P. 199) If the parking brake is in manual mode, release the parking brake. (→P. 207) Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle. 3 Stopping 1 2 With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal. 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. (→P. 199) Parking the vehicle 1 2 With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal. If the parking brake is in manual mode, set the parking brake. (→P. 207) Shift the shift lever to P. (→P. 199) Press the power switch to stop the hybrid system. Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your person. If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed. 3 4 5 GS450h_U (OM30D01U)