Driving The Vehicle - Toyota 2015 Prius C Owner's Manual

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4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the hybrid system
 P. 182, 186
Driving
1
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
(P. 196)
2
Release the parking brake. (P. 200)
3
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Stopping
1
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
2
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. (P. 196)
Parking the vehicle
1
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
2
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 196)
3
Set the parking brake. (P. 200)
4
Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the
"LOCK" position to stop the hybrid system.
Vehicles with a smart key system: Press the "POWER" switch to
stop the hybrid system.
5
Lock the door, making sure that you have the key on your person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
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