2006 Toyota Prius Reference Owners Guide

BASIC HYBRID  VEHICLE OPERATION
Shifting
Parking & turning OFF the Hybrid System
Park button
Shift position
Shift lever
Park button
Reverse (Buzzer sounds)
Neutral
While depressing brake pedal, push
Park
button above the shift lever, when the  vehicle is
at a complete stop.
Drive
Push the “POWER” button to turn off  the system.
Fully depress the parking brake.
Engine brake *
Remove the key fob if inserted.
WARNING: If the “POWER” button is held for longer
than 3 seconds while the vehicle is moving, the
Hybrid System will shut off.
Brake pedal must be depressed when shifting  to or
from the
Park position. If brake is not applied,  a
beep will sound and the vehicle cannot  be shifted.
Information
NOTE: The shift lever will  always return to its
original position after shifting. ALWAYS CONFIRM
SHIFT POSITION BY CHECKING INDICATOR SYMBOLS
ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.
*The engine brake is the equivalent of  downshifting.
Shift to “B” when engine braking is  desired (i.e.,
downhill driving, coasting to a stop, etc.).
In instances when the engine starts, and/or on a short
trip after the engine is stopped, the engine water
pump may continue operating for a short time. This is
not a concern, but a standard operation of the vehicle
to ensure optimum performance.
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CategoriesToyota Manuals, Toyota Prius Manuals
Model Year2006
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