Instrument Panel shows "P" while driving. ?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by G 2014 Prius, Feb 19, 2026 at 7:28 PM.

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  1. G 2014 Prius

    G 2014 Prius Junior Member

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    While driving my 2014 Prius with the car in “D” (of course) I noticed that the symbol for Parking “P” is indicated with a box around it. Don’t think this is normal – don’t remember this being shown before.
    Can anyone advise what this is, if this normal and further, if continuing to drive the car while this is shown will damage the car?

    -Thank you very much appreciate the advice.
     
    #1 G 2014 Prius, Feb 19, 2026 at 7:28 PM
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    Is the "D" lit as well?
     
    #2 Mendel Leisk, Feb 20, 2026 at 11:31 AM
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    That P always has a square around it. It's very confusing, I agree. But try switching between P and D while looking at those symbols and you will see the difference.
     
    #3 indel, Feb 20, 2026 at 12:48 PM
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