Toyota 2007 Automobile User Manual


 
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OVERVIEWBASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION FEATURES/OPERATIONS SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEA
TURES
BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPERATION
When the vehicle is at a complete stop, keep
brake pedal depressed and push Park button
above the shift lever.
Push the “POWER” button to turn off the system.
Fully depress the parking brake.
Remove the key fob if inserted.
Information
In instances when the engine starts, and/or on a short
trip after the engine is stopped, the engine water
pump may continue operating for a short time. This is
a standard operation of the vehicle to ensure
optimum performance and shouldn’t be a concern.
WARNING: If the “POWER” button is held for longer
than 3 seconds while the vehicle is moving, the
Hybrid System will shut off.
Shifting
Park button
Shift lever
Brake pedal must be depressed when shifting to or
from the Park position. If brake is not applied, a
beep will sound and the vehicle cannot be shifted.
NOTE: The shift lever will always return to its
original position after shifting. ALWAYS CONFIRM
SHIFT POSITION BY CHECKING INDICATOR SYMBOLS
ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.
* The engine brake is the equivalent of downshifting.
Shift to “B” when engine braking is desired (i.e.
downhill driving, coasting to a stop, etc.).
Park button
Reverse (Buzzer sounds)
Neutral
Drive
Engine brake
Shift position
*
Parking & turning OFF the Hybrid System
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