Power (Ignition) Switch - Toyota Prius V 2012 Quick Reference Manual

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.
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Starting the hybrid system
STEP 1
Check that the parking brake is set.
STEP 2
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
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. 186)
STEP 3
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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.
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