Toyota Prius HSD 2004, Owner'S Manual

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— See Owner’s Manual for details —
How to operate PUSH BUTTON STARTING HYBRID
SYSTEM
Selector lever operation
(1) When the “READY” light comes on,
move the selector lever into “D” or “R”
and release it with the brake pedal
depressed. The “D” or “R” position is
selected and the lever returns to its
original position. You can confirm
which position is selected with the in-
dicator in the instrument cluster.
(2) Release the parking brake and your
foot from the brake pedal gradually,
and then start your Prius by depress-
ing the accelerator pedal assuredly.
Information Guide
A. Starting procedure
1
2
(1) Insert the key.*
(2) Press the “POWER” switch without depressing the brake pedal. Each press
changes the hybrid system from “OFF” mode to “ACC” (accessories such
as the radio on), to “IG- ON” (all accessories on) and then back to “OFF”.
The indicator color on the “POWER” switch tells you which mode is se-
lected.
* You do not need to insert the key on the vehicle with smart entry and start system. (For details, see
“Smart entry and start system” in the Owner’s Manual.)
A. Starting HYBRID SYSTEM
“OFF” “ACC” “IG-ON”
Green Amber
Switching by each press
(1) Apply the parking brake firmly.
(2) Insert the key* and press the “POWER” switch with the brake pedal depressed
firmly.
(3) You can start driving your Prius when the flashing “READY” light stays on
after a few seconds and you hear a beep.
B. Stopping HYBRID SYSTEM
Press the “POWER” switch with the vehicle at a stop.
C. Selecting “ACC”
or “
IG-ON” mode