Pressing PARK while moving! ?

Discussion in 'Gen 5 Prius Main Forum' started by Don_23805, Jun 12, 2026 at 4:53 PM.

  1. Don_23805

    Don_23805 Junior Member

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    I wondered what would happen if I accidentally pressed P while moving. A couple times while not quite stopped at the mailbox, I did this and it stopped abruptly! What if I was REALLY moving . . . tried this in the long driveway. Found that above about 2 mph nothing happens . . . button doesn't light, car keeps going. If I'm down around 2 mph, then it stops. Conclusion is that I don't have to worry about pressing it while going 70. FYI
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    #1 Don_23805, Jun 12, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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  2. ChapmanF

    ChapmanF Senior Member

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    In my generation (gen 3), above the speed where it goes to park, I think it just beeps and goes to neutral.
     
    #2 ChapmanF, Jun 12, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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