2004 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 36

D If you do not drive your vehicle, store the smart key, keeping it at least 5 m (16 ft.) away from the vehicle. (a) The hybrid system was not turned off and the transaxle was in a position other than "P". When the driver's door is opened with the hybrid system in "ACC" or "IG−ON" and with the transaxle in a position other than "P". Inside alarm: Beeps continuously Multi−information display: Warning message Alarms will be turned off by any of the following operations: ALARMS AND WARNING LIGHT Your vehicle is equipped with alarms inside and outside, as well as warning light in the instrument cluster, that remind you if there is a problem involving the smart entry and start system. This warning light will come on when the "IG−ON" mode is enabled and will go off after a few seconds. If an alarm sounds or the warning light comes on, be sure to check your vehicle and smart key. D D D D Closing the driver's door Pressing the "P" position switch Turning on the hybrid system Turning off the hybrid system 24