2003 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 171

Before starting the hybrid system121. 1. Check the area around the vehicle before entering it. 2. Adjust seat position, seatback angle, head restraint height and steering wheel angle. 3. Adjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors. 4. Lock all doors. 5. Fasten seat belts. When you get in the vehicle, check whether the "READY" light is on or not. How to start the hybrid system- (a) Before starting the hybrid system122. (b) Turning on the hybrid system 40p001b 40p002a CAUTION Your vehicle does not produce any noise or vibration when the vehicle is ready to start with the "READY" light on. Be careful not to start the vehicle abruptly by depressing the accelerator pedal inadvertently. 1. Apply the parking brake firmly. 2. Turn off unnecessary lights and accessories. 3. Put the running mode selector lever in "P". 4. Depress the brake pedal and hold it to the floor until driving off. Before starting the hybrid system, be sure to follow the instructions in "(a) Before starting the hybrid system". Normal starting procedure Turn and hold the ignition switch to "START" with the brake pedal depressed. The "READY" light starts blinking. After a few seconds, the blinking "READY" light remains on and a beep sounds. (If the ambient temperature is low, such as during winter driving conditions, it may take time until the "READY" light is on.) Then release your hand from the ignition switch. 164