Toyota 2013 Prius Owner's Manual page 264

2-1. Driving procedures
Power (ignition) switch
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic
key on your person starts the hybrid system or changes "POWER"
switch modes.
Starting the hybrid system
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Check that the charging cable is disconnected. (
STEP 1
STEP 2 Check that the parking brake is set.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
STEP 3
Check that the "POWER" switch indicator turns green. If the indi-
cator does not turn green, the hybrid system cannot be started.
When the shift position is N, the hybrid system cannot start. Shift
the shift position to P when starting the hybrid system. (→P. 248)
STEP 4
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Press the "POWER" switch.
The hybrid system can be
started from any "POWER"
switch mode.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the hybrid system is
completely started.
P. 91)