Transmission - Toyota PRIUS 2023 Manual

Transmission

Select the shift position
depending on your purpose
and situation.
Shift position purpose
and functions
Shift posi-
Objective or function
tion
Parking the vehi-
P cle/starting the hybrid
R
(Condition in which the
N
power is not transmit-
D
Normal driving
Applying engine brak-
ing or strong braking
when the accelerator
B
pedal has been
released on steep
downward slopes etc.
*
: To improve fuel efficiency and
reduce noise, set the shift posi-
tion in D for normal driving.
■ When driving with dynamic
radar cruise control activated
Even when switching the driving
mode to sport mode with the intent
of enabling engine braking, engine
braking will not activate because
dynamic radar cruise control will not
be canceled.
system
Reversing
Neutral
ted)
*
4-2. Driving procedures
■ If a message about a shift oper-
ation is shown
To prevent the shift position from
being selected incorrectly or the
vehicle from moving unexpectedly,
the shift position may be changed
automatically or operating the shift
lever may be required. In this case,
change the shift position following
the messages on the multi-informa-
tion display.
■ Restraining sudden start (Drive-
Start Control)
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WARNING
■ When driving on slippery
road surfaces
Do not accelerate or shift the shift
position suddenly.
Sudden changes in engine brak-
ing may cause the vehicle to spin
or skid, resulting in an accident.
NOTICE
■ Hybrid battery (traction bat-
tery) charge
If the shift position is in N, the
hybrid battery (traction battery)
will not be charged. To help pre-
vent the battery from discharging,
avoid leaving the N position
selected for an extended period of
time.
■ Situations where shift con-
trol system malfunctions are
possible
If any of the following situations
occurs, shift control system mal-
functions are possible.
Immediately stop the vehicle in a
safe place on level ground, apply
the parking brake, and then con-
tact your Toyota dealer.
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