2009 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 204

OM47614U_PRIUS_U.book Page 174 Monday, January 11, 2010 11:02 AM 2-5. Driving information n Before driving the vehicle Perform the following according to the driving conditions. l Do not try to forcibly open a window or move a wiper that is frozen. Pour warm water over the frozen area to melt the ice. Wipe away the water immediately to prevent it from freezing. l To ensure proper operation of the climate control system fan, remove any snow that has accumulated on the air inlet vents in front of the windshield. l Remove any ice that has accumulated on the vehicle chassis. l Periodically check for and remove any excess ice or snow that may have accumulated in the wheel well or on the brakes. n When driving the vehicle Accelerate the vehicle slowly and drive at a reduced speed suitable to road conditions. n When parking the vehicle Park the vehicle and push the "P" position switch without setting the parking brake. The parking brake may freeze up, preventing it from being released. 174 PRIUS_U_(OM47614U)