Hybrid transmission

Select the shift position depending on your purpose and situation.

Shift position purpose and functions


Shift position	Objective or function
P	Parking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
R	Reversing
N	Neutral (Condition in which the power is not transmitted)
D	Normal driving^*
B	Applying moderate engine braking driving down hills

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To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noise, shift the shift lever to D for normal driving.

Note:

Restraining sudden start (Drive-Start Control)

Warning:

When driving on slippery road surfaces

Do not accelerate or shift gears suddenly. Sudden changes in engine braking may cause the vehicle to spin or skid, resulting in an accident.

Notice:

Hybrid battery (traction battery) charge

If the shift lever is in N, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will not be charged even when the engine is running. Therefore, if the vehicle is left with the shift lever in N for a long period of time, the hybrid battery (traction battery) will discharge, and this may result in the vehicle not being able to start.

Shifting the shift lever

:While the power switch is in ON and the brake pedal depressed^*, shift the shift lever while pushing the shift release button on the shift knob.

:Shift the shift lever while pushing the shift release button on the shift knob.

:Shift the shift lever normally.

When shifting the shift lever between P and D, make sure that the vehicle is completely stopped.

For the vehicle be able to be shifted from P, the brake pedal must be depressed before the shift release button is pushed. If the shift release button is pushed first, the shift lock will not be released.

Note:

Shift lock systemShift lock system

The shift lock system is a system to prevent accidental operation of the shift lever in starting.The shift lever can be shifted from P only when the power switch is in ON and the brake pedal is being depressed.

Shift lever If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

Transmission If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P

First, check whether the brake pedal is being depressed.If the shift lever cannot be shifted with your foot on the brake pedal, there may be a problem with the shift lock system. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer immediately.The following steps may be used as an emergency measure to ensure that the shift lever can be shifted.Releasing the shift lock:

Set the parking brake.

Turn the power switch off.

Depress the brake pedal.

Ply the cover up with a flathead screwdriver or equivalent tool.To prevent damaging the cover, wrap the tip of the flathead screwdriver with a tape.

Press and hold the shift lock override button and then push the shift release button on the shift knob.

The shift lever can be shifted while the button is pressed.

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.

Warning:

To prevent an accident when releasing the shift lock

Before pressing the shift lock override button, make sure to set the parking brake and depress the brake pedal.If the accelerator pedal is accidentally depressed instead of the brake pedal when the shift lock override button is pressed and the shift lever is shifted out of P, the vehicle may suddenly start, possibly leading to an accident resulting in death or serious injury.

Selecting the driving mode

Driving mode select switch