Toyota 2004 Prius Owner's Manual page 230

Before starting the hybrid
system
1. Check the area around the vehicle be-
fore entering it.
2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle,
head restraint height and
wheel angle.
3. Adjust the inside and outside rear view
mirrors.
4. Lock all doors.
5. Fasten seat belts.
When you get in the vehicle, check
whether the "READY" light is on or
not.
CAUTION
Your vehicle does not produce any
noise or vibration when the vehicle is
ready to be driven with the "READY"
light on. Move your foot carefully
from the brake pedal to the accelera-
tion pedal when driving.
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How to start the hybrid
system— (a) Before starting
the hybrid system
1. Apply the parking brake firmly.
2. Turn off unnecessary lights and acces-
sories.
steering
3. Depress the brake pedal and hold it
to the floor until driving off.
(b) Turning on the hybrid
system (Using the key)
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Before starting the hybrid system, be sure
to follow the instructions in "(a) Before
starting the hybrid system".
Normal starting procedure
Insert the key and press the "POWER"
switch briefly and firmly with the brake
pedal depressed. The "READY" light starts
blinking. After a few seconds, the blinking
"READY" light remains on and a beep
sounds. (If the ambient temperature is
low, such as during winter driving condi-
tions, it may take time until the "READY"
light is on.)
The engine may not start even with the
"READY" light on.