Toyota PRIUS 2014 Manual page 255

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Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge

If the shift position is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be

charged. To help prevent the battery from discharging, avoid leaving the N

position selected for an extended period of time.

Situations where P position control system malfunctions are possible

If any of the following situations occurs, P position control system malfunc-

tions are possible.

Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place on level ground, apply the park-

ing brake, and then contact your Toyota dealer.

When the "P LOCK MALFUNCTION" warning message appears on the

multi-information display. (P. 550)

When the shift position indicator remains off.

Notes regarding shift lever and P position switch operation

Avoid repeatedly operating the shift lever and P position switch in quick suc-

The system protection function may activate and it will temporarily not be

possible to shift the shift position other than P. If this happens, please wait

for a while before attempting to change the shift position again.

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2-1. Driving procedures