2007 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 160

For starting tips, see "How to start the hybrid system-" on page 350. 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. With the brake pedal depressed NOTICE z The hybrid system cannot be started when the shift position is in "N". Be sure to put it in "P" and then start the system. z Do not leave the hybrid system in "ACC" or "IG−ON" for a long time. The 12 volt battery will discharge. z The hybrid mode in which the battery is discharged or disconnected is retained in memory, and that mode is turned on when power is applied. 25p104a 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. 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 21. Approximately 5 hours after the hybrid system is turned off, you may hear a sound coming from underneath the luggage compartment for several minutes. This is normal operation and does not indicate a malfunction. (See "Leak detection pump" on page viii.) 143