2004 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 2

Information Guide B. Stopping procedure (1) Stop your Prius completely by depressing the brake pedal and then apply the parking brake. Press the "P" position switch. The indicator on the switch comes on and transaxle is locked to "P". 1 (2) Note: Be sure to put the hybrid transaxle into "P" when parking. During traffic jams, use the "D" position and continue driving in that position. The battery cannot be charged in "N". When releasing the accelerator pedal in "B", engine braking will be applied stronger than in "D". Compared with ordinary vehicles, you may feel less powerful engine braking during high speed driving. 2 For environment friendly and economical driving (1) Avoid abrupt acceleration or deceleration. This will ensure that sufficient power supply remains in the hybrid vehicle battery and will enable you to drive efficiently. Check the tire inflation pressure frequently to keep it at the proper level. (2) Note: Trip information (Consumption, energy monitor) can be shown in the multi- information display. Use this information for driving with good fuel economy. To see the information, press "INFO" (located outside the display) and touch "Trip Info." (located inside the display). On the side of the rear right seatback, there is an air vent provided to cool the hybrid vehicle battery. Do not put luggage or block the vent. If the vent is covered, the hybrid vehicle battery will overheat, and this may cause lower vehicle output and reduced performance. - See Owner's Manual for details - Printed in Japan 01- 0308- 00 C ( U 01999- 47466 U 2