2011 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 206

2-1. Driving procedures NOTICE n Situations where P position control system malfunctions are possible If any of the following situations occurs, P position control system malfunctions are possible. Immediately stop the vehicle in a safe place on level ground, apply the parking brake, and then contact your Toyota dealer. l When the "P LOCK MALFUNCTION" warning message appears on the multi-information display. (→P. 519) l When the shift position symbols (such as "P" and "R") are extinguished and the frames surrounding the shift position symbols are flashing on the shift position indicator. l When the shift position indicator remains off. n Notes regarding shift lever and P position switch operation Avoid repeatedly operating the shift lever and P position switch in quick succession. The system protection function may activate and it will not be temporarily possible to shift the shift position other than "P". If this happens, please wait for a while before attempting to change the shift position again. 180 PRIUS_U (OM47685U) DVD