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4-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
PRIUS c_U (OM52E68U)
*: To improve fuel efficiency and reduce noises, set the shift lever in the D
position for normal driving.
Suitable for enhancing the fuel economy, because the torque corre-
sponding to the accelerator pedal depression amount can be gener-
ated more smoothly than it is in normal conditions and the operation
of the air conditioning system (heating/cooling) will be minimized.
Eco drive mode
When Eco drive mode is turned on,
the “ECO MODE” indicator will
come on.
Pressing the Eco drive mode
switch again turns Eco drive mode
off.
Shift position purpose
Shift position Function
P Parking the vehicle/starting the hybrid system
R Reversing
N Neutral
D Normal driving*
B Position for engine braking
Selecting Eco drive mode