2007 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 155

Push button start system- -Key slot CAUTION Do not put your finger into the key slot. Your finger might be injured. 25p118 21p006a NOTICE Observe the following instructions, or the key mechanism might be damaged and will not work properly. z The key should be operated with a clean hand and fingers. The push button start system is used to start or stop the hybrid system and select "ACC", "IG−ON" or "OFF" mode. (See "-Selecting the push button start system mode" on page 140 and "How to start the hybrid system" on page 350.) The system contains the following components. 1. "POWER" switch 2. Key slot 3. Brake pedal 4. Electronic shift lever Your vehicle keys and the key slot are different shapes from conventional ones. Keep the following in mind when operating the key: z Do not insert the key forcibly. z Do not insert any key other than genuine formal keys into the key slot. z Do not pull out the key forcibly when it cannot be removed. z Do not put water, oil, foreign objects, etc. into the key slot. z Do not insert a wet, oily or damaged key into the key slot. z Do not affix a sticker on the key. z Do not insert the key in the wrong way. D When inserting the key, be sure to push it in all the way. D When pulling out the key, be careful because it will be pushed out by the spring and it might fly out. D If the key cannot be pulled out, push it in all the way again, then pull it out. 138