Toyota 2001 Prius Owner's Manual page 169

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The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turned to the "ON" posi-
tion, or remains on.
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The light comes on while you are driv-
ing.
A warning light turning on briefly during
operation does not indicate a problem.
CAUTION
If the "ABS" warning light remains on
together with the brake system warn-
ing light, immediately stop your ve-
hicle at a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
In this case, not only the anti–lock
brake system will fail but also the
vehicle will become extremely unsta-
ble during braking.
Either of the following conditions may
occur, but does not indicate the mal-
function:
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The light may stay on for about 60
seconds after the hybrid system is
started. It is normal if it turns off after
a while.
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Depressing the brake pedal repeatedly
may turn on the light. It is normal if
it turns off after a few seconds.
(j) SRS Warning Light
This light will come on when the igni-
tion key is turned to the "ACC" or
"ON" position. After about 6 seconds,
the light will go off. This means the
system of the airbag and front seat belt
pretensioners are operating properly.
The warning light system monitors the air-
bag sensor assembly, front airbag sen-
sors, side airbag sensors, front seat belt
pretensioner assemblies, warning light, in-
terconnecting wiring and power sources.
If either of the following conditions occurs,
this indicates a malfunction somewhere in
the parts monitored by the warning light
system. Contact your Toyota dealer as
soon as possible to service the vehicle.
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The light does not come on when the
ignition key is turn to the "ACC" or
"ON" position or remains on.
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The light comes on or flashes while
driving.
(k) Open Door Warning Light
This light remains on until all the doors
are completely closed.
(l) Low Fuel Level Indicator Light
This light comes on when the fuel level
in the tank becomes nearly empty. Fill up
the tank as soon as possible.
At the first blinking of the light, the mes-
sage appears on the display to remind the
driver to fill fuel.
Contact your Toyota dealer in the fol-
lowing cases:
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All the segments blink.
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The "E" mark and the segments indi-
cating remaining fuel blink.
(m) High Coolant Temperature
Warning Light
The light operates to warn that the hybrid
system is almost overheating.
The light will come on when the ignition
key is turned to the "ON" position. After
a few seconds, the light will go off.
If it comes on while you are driving, stop
the vehicle and check your hybrid system.
For detailed instructions, see "If your ve-
hicle overheats" on page 172 in Section
5.
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