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313. Basic operation
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Basic operation
Shift the shift position to P.
Check that the P position is
highlighted on the shift posi-
tion indicator, and release the
brake pedal gently after
applying the parking brake.
■About engine braking
When shift position B is selected, releasing the accelerator pedal will apply
engine braking.
●When the vehicle is driven at high speeds, compared to ordinary gasoline-
fueled vehicles, the engine braking deceleration is felt less than that of other
vehicles.
●The vehicle can be accelerated even when shift position B is selected.
If the vehicle is driven continuously in the B position, fuel efficiency will
become low. Usually, select the D position.
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NOTICE
■Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge
If the shift position is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be
charged. To help prevent the battery from discharging, avoid leaving the N
position selected for an extended period of time.
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4. Things you must know
NOTICE
■Charging equipment cooling air intake vents
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●If the air intake vents are clogged with dust, clean them with a vacuum
cleaner
●Do not allow water or foreign matter to enter the air intake vents
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If water is spilled, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer and do
not charge the hybrid battery (traction battery) before the inspection.
■Notice about fuel
●For plug-in hybrid vehicles, fuel may remain in the tank for a long time and
undergo changes in quality depending on the how the vehicle is used.
Refuel at least 5.3 gal.(20 L, 4.4 Imp.gal.) of fuel every 12 months (refuel a
total of at least 5.3 gal. [20 L, 4.4 Imp.gal.] over a 12-month period), as this
may affect components of the fuel system or the gasoline engine.
●If the vehicle has not been refueled for a certain amount of time and it is
possible that the quality of the fuel remaining in the tank has changed, “No
new fuel has been added recently. Please refuel” is displayed on the multi-
information display when the power switch is turned to ON mode. If the
message is displayed, refuel the vehicle immediately.
The grilles under the rear seats are the
cooling air intake vents for the charging
equipment installed under the seats.
Make sure to observe the following pre-
cautions regarding the cooling air intake
vents. Failure to observe these precau-
tions may result in a charging system
malfunction.
