Driving Procedures; Driving The Vehicle - Toyota PRIUS 2008 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. 131)
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Driving
With the brake pedal depressed, shift the shift lever to "D".
STEP 1
Release the parking brake.
STEP 2
Gradually release the brake pedal and gently depress the
STEP 3
accelerator pedal to accelerate the vehicle.
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Stopping
With the shift lever in "D", depress the brake pedal.
STEP 1
If necessary, set the parking brake.
STEP 2
When the vehicle is stopped for an extended period of time, push
the "P" position switch.
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Parking the vehicle
With the shift lever in "D", depress the brake pedal.
STEP 1
Set the parking brake.
STEP 2
Push the "P" position switch.
STEP 3
When parking on hill, if necessary, block the wheels.
Press the "POWER" switch and stop the hybrid system.
STEP 4
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key
STEP 5
on your person.
Starting on a steep incline
Firmly set the parking brake and shift the shift lever to "D".
STEP 1
Gently depress the accelerator pedal.
STEP 2
Release the parking brake.
STEP 3
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(P. 137)