Toyota 2003 Prius Owner's Manual page 176

(a) Power Steering System
Light
This light comes on when the power
steering control system fails.
If the vehicle starts moving on the decline
before the ignition is turned on, turning
the ignition switch to "ON" will light up
this light. At this time, you may feel the
steering wheel heavy.
If this occurs, stop your vehicle complete-
ly, turn the ignition switch to "ACC" or
"LOCK" and start the hybrid system again.
CAUTION
If this light comes on, take your ve-
hicle to the Toyota dealer as soon as
possible. In this case, you may feel
the heavy steering wheel maneuver-
ing. Drive your vehicle while gripping
the steering wheel firmly.
Warning (b) Hybrid Vehicle
Light
This light comes
cases.
a. The hybrid vehicle
drops with the running mode selector lever
left in "N" position.
The system works properly if you put the
running mode selector lever to "P" position
and the light goes off.
b. The fuel tank is completely empty. (See
"Fuel gauge" in this section for instruc-
tions.)
c. The hybrid vehicle battery
charged.
If this light comes on with the "READY"
light on in case of c., stop your vehicle
in a safe place and contact your Toyota
dealer.
Battery Warning (c) Hybrid System Warning Light
This light comes on if there is a problem
on in the following
in the electric motor, inverter unit, hybrid
vehicle battery, etc.
battery voltage If this light is on, stop your vehicle in a
safe place immediately and contact your
Toyota dealer.
Even if the hybrid system warning light
comes on, you could increase the speed
a little temporarily by depressing the ac-
celerator pedal. Immediately pull up your
vehicle at a safe place and contact your
Toyota dealer.
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