Toyota Prius Owner's Manual page 219

Shift position indicator
The position of the frame on the shift position indicator changes in
accordance with the current shift position.
When any shift position other than D or B is selected, the arrow toward
B and B position indicator disappear from the shift position indicator.
When selecting the shift position, make sure that the shift position has
been changed to the desired position by checking the shift position indica-
tor provided on the instrument cluster.
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Shift position purpose
Shift position
*
: For good fuel economy and noise reduction, the D position should usu-
ally be used.
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P Parking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
R
N
D
Applying moderate engine braking when driving
B
Function
Reversing
Neutral
*
Normal driving
down hills or on steep slopes
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