2003 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 115

53.Parking brake Hybrid driving This vehicle runs in combination with the gasoline engine and electric motor. If the "READY" light is on, you can start your vehicle even with the gasoline engine stopped. When the hybrid vehicle battery temperature is low or high, or the hybrid vehicle battery capacity is decreased with the running mode selector lever at "R" during driving, the output control warning light is on and the output power may be limited. If the output control warning light is on, drive your vehicle without hard acceleration. The output power will be limited particularly when backing up. (g) If you cannot shift lever out of "P" position If you cannot shift the selector lever from the "P" position even though the brake pedal is depressed, use the shift lock override button. For instructions, see "If you cannot shift running mode selector lever" on page 186 in Section 5. When parking, firmly apply the parking brake to avoid inadvertent creeping. To set: Fully depress the parking brake pedal. For better holding power, first depress the brake pedal and hold it while setting the parking brake. To release: Depress the parking brake pedal while depressing the brake pedal. To remind you that the parking brake is set, the parking brake reminder light in the instrument panel remains on until you release the parking brake. Vehicles sold in U.S.A. 25p008 CAUTION D Driving with the parking brake engaged can reduce braking power. D Before driving, be sure the parking brake is fully released and the parking brake reminder light is off. 25p009 Vehicles sold in Canada 108