2011 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 179

2-1. Driving procedures Starting on a steep incline STEP 1 Firmly set the parking brake with the brake pedal depressed, and then shift the shift lever to "D". Gently depress the accelerator pedal. Release the parking brake. STEP 2 STEP 3 n Driving in the rain l Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery. l Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be especially slippery. l Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain, because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly. n Breaking in your new Toyota To extend the life of the vehicle, the following precautions are recommended to observe: l For the first 200 miles (300 km): Avoid sudden stops. l For the first 600 miles (1000 km): • Do not drive at extremely high speeds. • Avoid sudden acceleration. • Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods. 2 When driving 153 PRIUS_U (OM47685U) DVD