Toyota Highlander Owners Manual: Starting the engine

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Driving

With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to d.
Release the parking brake.
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.

Stopping

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 or n.

Parking the vehicle

With the shift lever in d, depress the brake pedal.
Shift the shift lever to p.
Set the parking brake.
Vehicles without a smart key system: turn the engine switch to the "lock" position to stop the engine.
Vehicles with a smart key system: press the engine switch to stop the engine.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driving: ...

Starting off on a steep uphill

Make sure that the parking brake is set and shift the shift lever to d. Gently depress the accelerator pedal. Release the parking brake. When starting off on an uphill The hill-start assist ...

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