Toyota 2004 Prius Owner's Manual page 130

"POWER" switch
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Press the "POWER" switch slowly and
surely. Quick operation may not activate
the desired mode.
CAUTION
D
Do not press the switch while driv-
ing, except in an emergency.
D
In hot weather, the switch surface
may get hot. Take care not to get
burned.
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NOTICE
Observe the following instructions or
the push switch start system may not
work properly.
z The switch should be operated with
a clean finger. Do not use an oily
or dirty finger.
z Be careful not to spill water or oth-
er liquid on the switch.
In the following conditions, contact
your Toyota dealer as soon as pos-
sible.
z If
the indicator on the
flashes in amber, the system may
be malfunctioning. Once you turn
the power off, it may not turn on
again.
z If you find anything unusual in the
switch function, refrain from using
the vehicle.
In the following condition, have your
vehicle inspected by your Toyota deal-
er.
z The indicator light on the "POWER"
switch does not come on when the
clearance lights are turned on.
Push button start—
—without smart function
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Without depressing the brake pedal
switch
Each time you press
switch briefly without the brake pedal
depressed, the hybrid
changes in the order of "OFF", "ACC",
"IG−ON" and then back to "OFF".
1) "ACC" (Green indicator is turned on)
Accessories such as the radio operate.
Pressing the "POWER" switch briefly with-
out depressing the brake pedal in the
"OFF" mode turns on this mode.
The key can be removed at this position.
The hybrid system is automatically turned
off.
the "POWER"
system mode