Hybrid Transmission; Shift Position Purpose And Functions - Toyota Corolla Hybrid 2020 Owner's Manual

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4-2. Driving procedures
WARNING
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Caution while driving
Except for Taiwan: When driving in
●
EV drive mode, pay special atten-
tion to the area around the vehicle.
Because there is no engine noise,
pedestrians, people riding bicycles
or other people and vehicles in the
area may not be aware of the vehi-
cle starting off or approaching them,
so take extra care while driving.
For Taiwan: When driving in EV
●
drive mode, pay special attention to
the area around the vehicle.
Because there is no engine noise,
pedestrians, people riding bicycles
or other people and vehicles in the
area may not be aware of the vehi-
cle starting off or approaching them.
Take extra care while driving even if
the vehicle proximity notification
system is active.
COROLLA HV_ 国瑞 _GE
COROLLA HYBRID_OM_General_OM12M44E

Hybrid transmission

Select the shift position
depending on your purpose
and situation.
Shift position purpose and
functions
Shift posi-
Objective or function
tion
Parking the vehicle/start-
P
ing the hybrid system
R Reversing
Neutral (Condition in
N which the power is not
transmitted)
D
Normal driving
Applying moderate engine
B
braking driving down hills
*
: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce
noise, shift the shift lever to D for nor-
mal driving.
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Restraining sudden start
(Drive-Start Control)
P.159
WARNING
■
When driving on slippery road
surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift gears sud-
denly.
Sudden changes in engine braking
may cause the vehicle to spin or skid,
resulting in an accident.
*