BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
Shifting
Parking & turning OFF the Hybrid System
Park button
Shift position
Shift lever
Park button
Reverse (buzzer sounds)
Neutral
When the vehicle is at a complete stop, keep
brake pedal depressed and push Park button
above the shift lever.
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 three 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.
*
It is not necessary to insert the ignition key (key
fob) if Smart Key system is installed and activated.
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.
Information
In some 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 a standard operation of the vehicle to ensure
optimum performance and shouldn’t be a concern.
*
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.).
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| Categories | Toyota Manuals, Toyota Prius Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2008 |
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