Toyota Prius 2011 Manual page 180

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2-1. Driving procedures

Situations where P position control system malfunctions are possible

If any of the following situations occurs, P position control system malfunc-

tions are possible.

Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place on level ground, apply the park-

ing brake, and then contact your Toyota dealer.

When the "P LOCK MALFUNCTION" warning message appears on the

multi-information display. (

When the shift position symbols (such as "P" and "R") are extinguished

and the frames surrounding the shift position symbols are flashing on the

shift position indicator.

When the shift position indicator remains off.

Notes regarding shift lever and P position switch operation

Avoid repeatedly operating the shift lever and P position switch in quick suc-

The system protection function may activate and it will not be temporarily

possible to shift the shift position other than "P". If this happens, please wait

for a while before attempting to change the shift position again.