Power (Ignition) Switch; Starting The Hybrid System; Driving Procedures - Toyota 2016 Prius Service Manual

Power (ignition) switch

Performing the following operations when carrying the elec-
tronic key on your person starts the hybrid system or changes
power switch modes.

Starting the hybrid system

Check that the parking brake is set.
1
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
2
and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play.
When the shift position is N, the
hybrid system cannot start. Shift
the shift position to P when starting
the hybrid system. (P. 235)
Press the power switch.
3
If the "READY" indicator turns on,
the hybrid system will operate nor-
mally.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the "READY" indicator
is illuminated.
The hybrid system can be started
from any power switch mode.
Check that the "READY" indicator is illuminated.
4
If the "READY" indicator changes from a flashing light to a solid light and
the buzzer sounds, the hybrid system is starting normally.
The vehicle will not move when the "READY" indicator is off.
The vehicle can move when the "READY" indicator is on even if the engine
is stopped. (The gasoline engine starts or stops automatically in accor-
dance with the state of the vehicle.)
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