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2-1. Driving proceduresDriving the vehicle.................. 130
Engine (ignition) switch ..........  141
Automatic transmission ........  146
Manual transmission ..............  152

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Driving the vehicle
The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving. 
■Starting the engine ( P. 141)
■ Driving
Automatic transmission
With the bra

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When driving
Starting on a steep uphillAutomatic transmission Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to D. 
Gently depress the accelerator pedal. 
Release

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■Starting off on a hill (vehicles with an automatic transmission)
Hill-start assist control will operate. (P.  1 9 6 )
■Driving in the rain
●Drive carefully when i

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When driving
■Operating your vehicle in a foreign country
Comply with the relevant vehicle registration laws and confirm the availability of the
correct fuel. (P.  5

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CAUTION
●With automatic transmission vehicles, do not shift the shift lever to P while the
vehicle is moving.
Doing so can damage the transmission and may result in a los

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When driving
CAUTION
●Always check that all passengers arms, heads or other parts of their bodies are
not outside the vehicle, as this may result in death or serious i

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CAUTION
■When shifting the shift lever
With automatic transmission vehicles, be careful not to shift the shift lever with the
accelerator pedal depressed.
This may lead t