2009 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 10

BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION Shifting Park button Shift position Shift lever Park button Reverse (buzzer sounds) Neutral Drive Engine brake * Brake pedal must be depressed when shifting to or from the Park position. If brake is not applied, a beep will sound and the vehicle cannot be shifted. NOTE: The shift lever will always return to its original position after shifting. ALWAYS CONFIRM SHIFT POSITION BY CHECKING INDICATOR SYMBOLS ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. * The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting. Shift to "B" when engine braking is desired (i.e. downhill driving, coasting to a stop, etc.). 8