2009 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 154

OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 124 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 2-1. Driving procedures l Avoid repeated acceleration Repeated acceleration consumes hybrid battery (traction battery) power, resulting in poor acceleration. Battery power can be restored by driving with the accelerator pedal slightly released. l Push the "P" position switch when parking In the "N" position, the hybrid battery (traction battery) does not recharge. Leaving the shift lever in the "N" position for an extended period of the time may discharge the hybrid battery. The vehicle cannot run if the hybrid battery is discharged. n Normal characteristics after turning off the hybrid system Approximately five hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear sound coming from under the vehicle for several minutes. This is because the fuel evaporation leakage check is performed. It does not indicate a malfunction. 124 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)