Toyota Prius HSD 2004, Owner'S Manual

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The hybrid vehicle immobilizer system is
automatically set. See “Hybrid vehicle im-
mobilizer system” on page 20.
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With the brake pedal depressed
The hybrid system will start and stop
by pressing the “POWER” switch briefly
with the brake pedal depressed.
You may hear a motor sound in the en-
gine compartment when the brake pedal is
depressed with the hybrid system off.
1) “START” (Amber indicator comes on
for a few seconds.)
The hybrid system is ready to operate
and all accessories are operable. (“IG
−
ON”)
Press the “POWER” switch with the brake
pedal depressed.
For starting tips, see “How to start the
hybrid system—” on page 230.
If in an emergency, you must turn the
hybrid system off while the vehicle is
moving, press the “POWER” switch for
more than 3 seconds. At this time, the
“ACC” mode and shift position “N” are
automatically enabled.
2) “OFF” (Indicator is turned off)
The hybrid system is off.
You may hear a motor sound in the en-
gine compartment for a few seconds after
the system is turned off and about 90
seconds have passed.
The hybrid vehicle immobilizer system is
automatically set. See “Hybrid vehicle im-
mobilizer system” on page 20.