2009 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 173

OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 143 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 2 -1 . Driving proc e dure s Pa rk ing bra ke Sets the parking brake* (Depressing the pedal again releases the parking brake.) U.S.A. Canada *:Fully depress the parking brake pedal with your left foot while depressing the brake pedal with your right foot. 2 When driving NOTICE n Before driving Fully release the parking brake. Driving the vehicle with the parking brake set will lead to brake components overheating, which may affect braking performance and increase brake wear. n When parking the vehicle Before you leave the vehicle, set the parking brake, push the "P" position switch and make sure that the vehicle does not move. 143 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)