2002 TOYOTA PRIUS parking brake

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OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND
CONTROLS
Ignition switch, Transmission and Parking brake
Ignition switch with steering lock102
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Hybrid transaxlee 103
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Parking brake 106
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Cruise controls 107
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SECTION 2– 5

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Hybrid transaxle
Your hybrid transaxle has a shift lock sys-
tem to minimize the possibility of incorrect
operation. This means you can only shift
out of “P” position when the brake pedal
is depressed (with the ignition switch in
“ON” position and the lock release button
depressed).
(a) Selector lever
The shift position is also displayed on the
instrument cluster.
P:Parking, hybrid system starting and
key removal position
R: Reverse position
N: Neutral position
D: Normal driving position
B: Engine braking position
When the cruise control is being used
even if you shift the selector lever to “B”
position, engine braking will not be applied
because the cruise control is not can-
celled. For ways to decrease the vehicle
speed, see “Cruise control” on page 107.
25p002fWith the brake pedal de-
pressed, shift while holding
the lock release button in.
(The ignition switch must be
in the “ON” position.)
Shift while holding the lock
release button in.
Shift normally.
Lock release button
To prevent misshifting
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(b) Normal driving1. Start the hybrid system as instructed in ”How to start the hybrid system” on
page 162 in Section 4. The transmis-
sion must be in ”P”.
2. With your foot holding down the brake pedal, shift the selector lever to ”D”.
CAUTION
Never put your foot on the accelera-
tor pedal while shifting.
3. Release the parking brake and brake
pedal. Depress the accelerator pedal
slowly for smooth starting.
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(c) Using engine braking
To use engine braking, shift the selector
lever to “B” position.
During high speed driving, you may feel
that deceleration by engine braking is
smaller than that of ordinary vehicle.
Do not continue normal driving with the
selector lever in “B” position for a long
time. This may cause decreased fuel
economy. To prevent this, use “D” position
for normal driving.
CAUTION
Be careful when downshifting on a
slippery surface. Abrupt shifting
could cause the vehicle to spin or
skid.
(d) Backing up
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal held down with your foot, shift the selector lever to the
“R” position.
NOTICE
Never shift into reverse while the ve-
hicle is moving.
(e) Parking
1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
2. With the brake pedal pressed down, fully depress the parking brake pedal
to apply the parking brake securely.
3. With the brake pedal pressed down, shift the selector lever to the “P” posi-
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If the driver ’s door is opened when the
the “READY” light is on and the the selec-
tor lever is at a position other than “P”
with the parking brake applied, you will
hear beeps to warn you to shift the selec-
tor lever to the “P” position.
CAUTION
While the vehicle is moving, never
attempt to move the running mode
selector lever into “P” position under
any circumstances. Serious mechani-
cal damage and loss of vehicle con-
trol may result.
NOTICE
Be sure to put the selector lever in
“P” position when parking. With the
selector lever in “N” position, the hy-
brid vehicle battery will not be
charged even the gasoline engine op-
erates. You cannot start your vehicle
if the selector lever is left in “N”
position for a long time because the
hybrid vehicle battery will discharge.
(f) Vehicle driving characteristics
Creeping
In order to hold the vehicle properly on an
incline and for better accelerator pedal
operation at starting, vehicle is designed
like an ordinary automatic transmission
vehicle which tends to move without de-
pressing the accelerator pedal with the
selector lever in a position other than “P”
or “N”.
With the selector lever in a position other
than “P” or “N”, depress the brake pedal
firmly even when stopped and apply the
parking brake as required.
When moving in a restricted area or dur-
ing traffic jam, it is an effective way to
control the speed using only the brake
pedal operation without depressing the ac-
celerator pedal.
Regenerative brake
When the accelerator pedal is released or
the brake pedal is depressed, the electric
motor acts as a generator and converts
kinetic energy to electric energy to provide
deceleration and recover the electric ener-
gy to charge the hybrid vehicle battery.
At this time, the electric motor running
noise becomes larger.The operation is the same as an ordinary
gasoline powered vehicle.
You may experience the following condi-
tions while braking. As they do not indi-
cate the malfunction, perform braking as
usual:
When you turn the ignition switch to
“ON” with the brake pedal depressed,
you may feel a little push from the
brake pedal.
When you turn the ignition switch to
“ACC” or “LOCK” from “ON”, the brake
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Hybrid driving
This vehicle runs in combination with the
gasoline engine and electric motor.
If the “READY” light is on, you can start
your vehicle even with the gasoline engine
stopped.
When the hybrid vehicle battery tempera-
ture is low or high, or the hybrid vehicle
battery capacity is decreased with the run-
ning mode selector lever at “R” during
driving, the output control warning light is
on and the output power may be limited.
If the output control warning light is on,
drive your vehicle without hard accelera-
tion. The output power will be limited par-
ticularly when backing up.
(g) If you cannot shift lever out of “P”position
If you cannot shift the selector lever from
the “P” position even though the brake
pedal is depressed, use the shift lock
override button. For instructions, see “If
you cannot shift running mode selector
lever” on page 182 in Section 5.
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Vehicles sold in U.S.A.
25p009
Vehicles sold in Canada
When parking, firmly apply the parking
brake to avoid inadvertent creeping.
To set: Fully depress the parking brake
pedal. For better holding power, first de-
press the brake pedal and hold it while
setting the parking brake.
To release: Depress the parking brake
pedal while depressing the brake pedal.
To remind you that the parking brake is
set, the parking brake reminder light in
the instrument panel remains on until you
release the parking brake.
CAUTION
Driving with the parking brake en-
gaged can reduce braking power.
Before driving, be sure the parking
brake is fully released and the park-
ing brake reminder light is off.
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1. Check the area around the vehicle be-fore entering it.
2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, head restraint height and steering
wheel angle.
3. Adjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors.
4. Lock all doors.
5. Fasten seat belts.
When you get in the vehicle, check
whether the “READY” light is on or
not.
CAUTION
Your vehicle does not produce any
noise or vibration when the vehicle is
ready to start with the “READY” light
on. Be careful not to start the vehicle
abruptly by depressing the accelera-
tor pedal inadvertently.
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1. Apply the parking brake firmly.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces- sories.
3. Put the running mode selector lever in ”P”.
4. Depress the brake pedal and hold it to the floor until driving off.
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Before starting the hybrid system, be sure
to follow the instructions in “(a) Before
starting the hybrid system”.
Normal starting procedure
Turn and hold the ignition switch to
“START” with the brake pedal depressed.
The “READY” light starts blinking. After a
few seconds, the blinking “READY” light
remains on and a beep sounds. (If the
ambient temperature is low, such as dur-
ing winter driving conditions, it may take
time until the “READY” light is on.) Then
release your hand from the ignition switch.
Before starting the hybrid
system How to start the hybrid
system— (a) Before starting
the hybrid system
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When the ignition switch is turned to on
or off, you may hear a sound coming from
the hybrid vehicle battery in the trunk.
However, this does not indicate any
trouble.
NOTICE
The “READY” light does not come on
when the selector lever is put in a
position other than “P”. Depress the
brake pedal and put the selector lever
in “P” and turn the ignition switch to
“START” again.
If there is a problem somewhere in the
hybrid system, the hybrid system malfunc-
tion warning light will come on in place of
the “READY” light. If this happens, contact
Toyota dealer.
NOTICE
When you start the hybrid system at
a lowered outside temperature, it may
take longer before the blinking
“READY” light changes to stay on.
Always slow down in gusty crosswinds.
This will allow you much better control.
Drive slowly onto curbs and, if pos-
sible, at a right angle. Avoid driving
onto high, sharp−edged objects and
other road hazards. Failure to do so
can lead to severe tire damage result-
ing in tire bursts.
Drive slowly when passing over bumps
or travelling on a bumpy road. Other-
wise, the impact could cause severe
damage to the tires and/or wheels.
When parking on a hill, turn the front
wheels until they touch the curb so
that the vehicle will not roll. Apply the
parking brake, and put the selector le-
ver into “P”. If necessary, block the
wheels.
Washing your vehicle or driving through
deep water may get the brakes wet. To
see whether they are wet, check that
there is no traffic near you, and then
press the pedal lightly. If you do not
feel a normal braking force, the brakes
are probably wet. To dry them, drive
the vehicle cautiously while lightly
pressing the brake pedal with the park-
ing brake pulled. If they still do not
work safely, pull to the side of the road
and call a Toyota dealer for assistance.
CAUTION
Before driving off, make sure the
parking brake is fully released and
that the parking brake reminder
light is off.
Do not leave your vehicle unat-
tended with the “READY” light on.
Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving. It can cause
dangerous overheating, needless
wear, and poor fuel economy.
To drive down a long or steep hill,
reduce your speed and downshift.
Remember, if you ride the brakes
excessively, they may overheat and
not work properly.
Be careful when accelerating or
braking on a slippery surface. Sud-
den acceleration or engine braking,
could cause the vehicle to spin or
skid.
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Do not drive in excess of the speed
limit. Even if the legal speed limit
permits it, do not drive over 140
km/h (85 mph) unless your vehicle
has highspeed capability tires.
Driving over 140 km/h (85 mph)
may result in tire failure, loss of
control and possible injury. Be sure
to consult a tire dealer to determine
whether the tires on your vehicle
are highspeed capability tires or
not before driving at such speeds.
Do not continue normal driving
when the brakes are wet. If they are
wet, your vehicle will require a lon-
ger stopping distance, and it may
pull to one side when the brakes
are applied. Also, the parking brake
will not hold the vehicle securely.
Make sure you have a proper freeze
protection of coolant.
Your coolant must contain ethylene−glycol
type coolant for a proper corrosion
protection of aluminum components. Use
“TOYOTA Long Life Coolant” or equivalent.
See 210 page in Section 8 −2 for details
about coolant type selection.
NOTICE
Do not use alcohol type antifreeze or
plain water alone.
When it is extremely cold, we recommend
to use 60% solution for your Toyota, to
provide protection down to about −50 °C
( − 58 °F). Do not use more than 70% solu-
tion for better coolant performance.
Check the condition of the auxiliary
battery and cables.
Cold temperatures reduce the capacity of
any auxiliary battery, so it must be in top
shape to provide enough power for winter
starting. Section 8 −3 tells you how to
visually inspect the auxiliary battery. Your
Toyota dealer will be pleased to check the
level of charge. Make sure the engine oil viscosity is
suitable for the cold weather.
See 209 page in Section 8
−2 for recom-
mended viscosity. Leaving a heavy sum-
mer oil in your vehicle during winter
months may cause harder starting. If you
are not sure about which oil to use, call
your Toyota dealer—he will be pleased to
help.
Keep the door locks from freezing.
Squirt lock de −icer or glycerine into the
locks to keep them from freezing.
Use a washer fluid containing an anti
freeze solution.
This product is available at your Toyota
dealer and most auto parts stores. Follow
the manufacturer ’s directions for how
much to mix with water.
NOTICE
Do not use engine antifreeze or any
other substitute as washer fluid be-
cause it may damage your vehicle’s
paint.
Winter driving tips