Turning The Hybrid System On - Toyota 2008 Prius Quick Reference Manual

Turning the Hybrid System ON

Start function
Insert key.*
Depress the brake pedal and push the "POWER"
button briefly and firmly.
The "READY" light will blink. After a few
seconds, when the light remains ON and a beep
sounds, you may begin driving.
Note: The brake pedal must be depressed to turn
the Hybrid System on.
* It is not necessary to insert the ignition key (key
fob) if Smart Key system is installed and activated.
Changing operation modes
Pressing "POWER" without depressing the brake
pedal while the Hybrid System is OFF will change
the operation mode in succession from:
ACCESSORY
Ignition is on; Hybrid System is not
ON
engaged.
OFF
All systems OFF.
Accessories such as the radio
will operate.
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