Driving The Vehicle - Toyota PRIUS 2017 Manual

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4-1. Before driving

Driving the vehicle

The following procedures should be observed to ensure safe
driving:
Starting the hybrid system
P. 174
Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift position to D.
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(P. 183)
Check that the shift position indicator shows D.
Release the parking brake. (P. 190)
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Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelera-
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tor pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
Stopping
With the shift position in D, depress the brake pedal.
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If necessary, set the parking brake.
2
If the vehicle is to be stopped for an extended period of time, shift the shift
position to P. (
Parking the vehicle
Stop the vehicle completely.
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Set the parking brake. (P. 190)
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Shift the shift position to P. (P. 184)
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Check that the shift position indicator shows P.
Press the power switch to stop the hybrid system.
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Slowly release the brake pedal.
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Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key on your
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person.
If parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
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P. 184)