Toyota Prius V 2012 Quick Reference Manual page 194

Starting off on a uphill
STEP 1
Firmly set the parking brake with the brake pedal depressed,
and then shift the shift position to D.
STEP 2
Release the brake pedal and gently depress the accelerator
pedal.
STEP 3
Release the parking brake.
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When starting off on a uphill
The hill-start assist control is available. (→P. 254)
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Driving in the rain
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Drive carefully when it is raining, because visibility will be reduced, the
windows may become fogged-up, and the road will be slippery.
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Drive carefully when it starts to rain, because the road surface will be
especially slippery.
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Refrain from high speeds when driving on an expressway in the rain,
because there may be a layer of water between the tires and the road
surface, preventing the steering and brakes from operating properly.
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Breaking in your new Toyota
To extend the life of the vehicle, observing the following precautions is rec-
ommended:
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For the first 200 miles (300 km):
Avoid sudden stops.
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For the first 1000 miles (1600 km):
• Do not drive at extremely high speeds.
• Avoid sudden acceleration.
• Do not drive at a constant speed for extended periods.
PRIUS v_U (OM47674U)
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
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