Shifting - Toyota 2008 Prius Quick Reference Manual

BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION

Shifting

Shift position
Brake pedal must be depressed when shifting to or
from the
beep will sound and the vehicle cannot be shifted.
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.
* 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.).
Park button
Reverse
Neutral
Drive
Engine brake
Park position. If brake is not applied, a
8
Park button
Shift lever
(buzzer sounds)
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