Toyota 2005 PRIUS, Owner'S Manual

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Hybrid transaxle
Your hybrid transaxle has an electronic
shift lever system to minimize incorrect
operation. This means you can only shift
to other position from “P” when the brake
pedal is depressed.
With the following improper shifting, the
rejection function operates and a beep
sounds so the hybrid transaxle cannot be
shifted.
(i) When you attempt to shift the transaxle
from the “P” position without depress-
ing the brake pedal.
(ii) When you push the “P” switch while
driving.
(iii) When you operate the shift lever from
“D” to “R” or vice versa while the ve-
hicle is moving.
(iv) When you operate the shift lever to “B”
from any position other than “D”.
In case of (i), the transaxle remains in
“P”. In case of (ii) through (iv), the trans-
axle is automatically shifted to “N”.
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Shift lever
The shift lever always re-
turns to this original position
after shifting operation.
“P” position switch
You can operate the shift
lever only in “D”.
Keep the shift lever in “N”
for a while after you shift it
to that position.