Toyota Prius V 2012 Quick Reference Manual page 219

2-1. Driving procedures
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Situations where the shift position will automatically change to N:
• When the P position switch is pressed while the vehicle is running.
• When an attempt is made to select the R position by moving the shift
lever when the vehicle is moving forward.
• When an attempt is made to select the D position by moving the shift
lever when the vehicle is moving in reverse.
• When an attempt is made to change the shift position from R to B by
moving the shift lever.
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: Shift position may be changed to P when driving at extremely low
speeds.
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: Shift position may be changed to R when driving at low speeds.
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: Shift position may be changed to D when driving at low speeds.
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Reverse warning buzzer
When shifting into R, a buzzer will sound to inform the driver that the shift
position is in R.
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When the accelerator pedal is depressed while the shift position is in N
A buzzer will sound to inform the driver that the shift position is in N.
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Automatically P position selection function
When the shift position is in a position other than P, pressing the "POWER"
switch with the vehicle stopped completely will cause the shift position to
change to P automatically, and then the "POWER" switch will turn off.
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If the shift position cannot be shifted from P
There is a possibility that the 12-volt battery is discharged. Check the 12-volt
battery in this situation. (→P. 479)
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