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Any issues going from Drive to Power-off?

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Main Forum' started by Tissimo, Jan 13, 2017.

  1. Tissimo

    Tissimo Junior Member

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    Since transmission is now "by wire", does anyone have any concerns with cutting the power after parking straight from Drive instead of hitting Park and then cutting power?
     
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  2. FuelMiser

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    No problems skipping Park button. As you say, it is all electronic anyway, and logic selects Park automatically.
     
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  3. GreenJuice

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    Just make sure you are absolutely stationary. It is *just* possible for 'Off' or 'P' to work when rolling slightly and you'll get a firm jerk as the parking pawl is deployed.
     
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    No issues myself, I use the park very few times when on the phone and then I almost forget to shut off the car after hanging up the phone.
     
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    I've only used "P" when I've stopped but not shutting down. I figure - why wear out the button - and moreso, my brain doing an extra step which isn't necessary. Bearing in mind GreenJuice's reminder to make sure it's absolutely stopped - (tho I'm never in a hurry these days).
     
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  6. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Been doing it for 7 years on my Gen 3. (and more years on the Gen 2)
     
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    I don't know how many times I've gotten out of the car after hitting park and left the car on. :D Now I just bypass Park and hit power.
     
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