2004 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 143

In the "ACC" mode, pressing the "POWER" switch briefly while depressing the brake pedal will start the hybrid system. If you leave your vehicle in the "ACC" mode for about an hour, the hybrid system is automatically turned off. 2) "IG−ON" (Amber indicator is turned on) All accessories are operable. Pressing the "POWER" switch briefly without depressing the brake pedal in the "ACC" mode turns on this mode. In the "IG−ON" position, pushing the "POWER" switch briefly while depressing the brake pedal will start the hybrid system. 3) "OFF" (Indicator is turned off) The hybrid system is off. The key can be removed at this position. You may hear a motor sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds after the system is turned off and about 90 seconds have passed. Once you remove the key, the hybrid vehicle immobilizer system is automatically set. See "Hybrid vehicle immobilizer system" on page 20. With the brake pedal depressed For starting tips, see "How to start the hybrid system-" on page 230. If, in an emergency, you must turn the hybrid system off while the vehicle is moving, press the "POWER" switch more than 3 seconds. At this time, the "ACC" mode and shift position "N" are automatically enabled. 2) "OFF" (Indicator is turned off) The hybrid system is off. The key can be removed at this position. You may hear a motor sound in the engine compartment for a few seconds after the system is turned off and about 90 seconds have passed. Once you remove the key, the hybrid vehicle immobilizer system is automatically set. See "Hybrid vehicle immobilizer system" on page 20. 25p104 The hybrid system will start and stop by pressing the "POWER" switch briefly with the brake pedal depressed. You may hear a motor sound in the engine compartment when the brake pedal is depressed with the hybrid system off. 1) "START" (Amber indicator comes on for a few seconds.) The hybrid system is ready to operate and all accessories are operable. ("IG− ON") Insert the key and press the "POWER" switch briefly with the brake pedal depressed. 131