Driving Procedures; Driving The Vehicle - Toyota 2014 Prius Manual

2-1. Driving procedures

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe driv-
ing:
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Starting the hybrid system
 P. 160, 164
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Driving
STEP 1
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to D.
(P. 175)
STEP 2
Release the parking brake. (P. 179)
STEP 3
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
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Stopping
STEP 1
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
STEP 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. 175)
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Parking the vehicle
STEP 1
With the shift lever in D, depress the brake pedal.
STEP 2
Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 175)
STEP 3
Set the parking brake. (P. 179)
STEP 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.
STEP 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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