Neutral

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  1. slick11

    slick11 New Member

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    What is the best way to put the Prius in neutral?
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(stephanie j @ May 22 2007, 01:48 PM) [snapback]447441[/snapback]</div>
    Unless I'm misunderstanding the question, I'd think the answer would be to push the shifter knob to the "N" position.

    Is there a reason this wouldn't be true?
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(stephanie j @ May 22 2007, 11:48 AM) [snapback]447441[/snapback]</div>

    Just push the lever over toward the N and hold it there for a second. It will then go into neutral.
     
  4. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Keep in mind that the Prius lacks a true neutral. The gears are always engaged, so even in neutral the engine and motors are connected to each other and the drive train. The N position simulates neutral by allowing the drive train to freely spin, but it only works with the Prius running. If you find yourself with a dead Prius, there is no way to shift into neutral. You will need dollies to move it.

    Tom