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The cylinders may be rusty after sitting that long. If you just start it, the rings should scrape the rust out. It will take some life out of the rings and cylinders, but should not be catastrophic.
The cam, however, is a different matter. Cam lobes are THE most lubrication sensitive part in an engine. A dry start with a little rust will wipe out the cam. I suggest removing the rocker arms, checking for any rust, and reassembling with assembly grease before starting the engine.
I also recommend all new belts and hoses before driving it very far. All new light bulbs won't hurt either.
Change oil before starting it. There may be water in the bottom of the oil pan.
Make sure the parking brake works.
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06 Canyon: The vacuum gauge plus wheel covers helped increase summer 2015 mileage to 38.5 MPG, while summer 2016 mileage was 38.6 MPG without the wheel covers. Drove 33,021 miles 2016-2018 at 35.00 MPG.
22 Maverick: Summer 2022 burned 62.74 gallons in 3145.1 miles for 50.1 MPG. Winter 2023-2024 - 2416.7 miles, 58.66 gallons for 41 MPG.
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