2002 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 23

D When you put the running mode selector lever in "B" position and release your foot from the accelerator pedal, engine braking will be applied. However, during the high speed driving you may feel that deceleration by engine braking is less than that of ordinary vehicle. Drive your vehicle without hard acceleration if the output control warning light ( ) is on. The hybrid vehicle battery temperature is low or high, or the hybrid vehicle battery capacity is decreased with the selector lever at "R" during driving. If this occurs, the output control warning light comes on. If the output control warning light is on, the hybrid system output is limited. Drive your vehicle without hard acceleration. Vehicle performance might be reduced significantly especially when backing up. Be sure to put the running mode selector lever in "P" position when parking. With the selector lever in "N" position, the hybrid vehicle battery assembly is not charged, even if the gasoline engine is operating. You cannot run your vehicle if the selector lever is left in "N" position for a long time because the hybrid vehicle battery assembly will be discharged. When you leave your vehicle, apply the parking brake with the running mode selector lever in "P" position and be sure to remove the key and lock all the doors. When you leave the the ignition key in the "ACC" or "ON" position if the hybrid system is not operating, the hybrid system may not start because the auxiliary battery will be discharged. 12p008a CAUTION D When you leave your vehicle, be sure to shut off the hybrid system. D Be sure to put the running mode selector lever in "P" position because the vehicle can start with the "READY" light on and the engine stopped (no engine sound and vibration). When the "READY" light is on, if you leave your vehicle with the running mode selector lever in a position other than "P" and "N", the vehicle will creep and start abruptly with the accelerator pedal being depressed by mistake. It may cause death or serious injury. If the multi-information display shows a message, the master warning light ( ) comes on in the instrument cluster. Read the message and follow the instruction. D When you leave your vehicle, or stop or park for a while, put the selector lever in "P". D Charging is necessary. With the selector lever in "N" position, charging will not be applied. The electric generator operates in "P", "D" or "B" position. If you continue driving, put the selector lever in "D" or "B" position and depress the accelerator pedal. Do not leave it in "N" position. When driving in traffic jam, run in "D" position. 14