2004 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 1

Information Guide How to operate PUSH BUTTON STARTING HYBRID SYSTEM A. Starting HYBRID SYSTEM (1) (2) (3) Apply the parking brake firmly. Insert the key* and press the "POWER" switch with the brake pedal depressed firmly. You can start driving your Prius when the flashing "READY" light stays on after a few seconds and you hear a beep. B. Stopping HYBRID SYSTEM Press the "POWER" switch with the vehicle at a stop. C. Selecting "ACC" or "IG-ON" mode "OFF" "ACC" Green "IG-ON" Amber (1) (2) Insert the key.* Press the "POWER" changes the hybrid as the radio on), to The indicator color lected. Switching by each press switch without depressing the brake pedal. Each press system from "OFF" mode to "ACC" (accessories such "IG- ON" (all accessories on) and then back to "OFF". on the "POWER" switch tells you which mode is se- * You do not need to insert the key on the vehicle with smart entry and start system. (For details, see "Smart entry and start system" in the Owner's Manual.) Selector lever operation A. Starting procedure (1) When the "READY" light comes on, move the selector lever into "D" or "R" and release it with the brake pedal depressed. The "D" or "R" position is selected and the lever returns to its original position. You can confirm which position is selected with the indicator in the instrument cluster. Release the parking brake and your foot from the brake pedal gradually, and then start your Prius by depressing the accelerator pedal assuredly. 1 2 (2) - See Owner's Manual for details -