How to Stop a Runaway Toyota Prius

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Hold down the brake pedal while shifting your car into neutral (symbolized by an N on the shifter).

   Turning off your car resets its internal memory temporarily so that the car can rethink it's problem in a different way. , Emergency-stop the car. , On some models, they found that this is the answer to the problem.
   
   This is especially true of the 2007 model year vehicles. , Pick up the phone and dial your local dealer.
   
   Recalls are absolutely free; have your car diagnosed and fixed, all at no cost to you.
   
   And besides, Toyota knows about their cars' problems; who better to fix your car, than the ones who designed it to begin with! Your car can be fixed in a matter of about an hour.
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   Step 2: Hold down your Prius' power button with your one hand's pointer finger for several seconds.

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   Step 3: Hold down the brake pedal

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   Step 4: if nothing else works.

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   Step 5: Remove the floor mats

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   Step 6: before you go out on your next drive with the vehicle.

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   Step 7: Sit down and relax when you get home from work.

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