start stop button TOYOTA PRIUS 2009 2.G Quick Reference Guide

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OVERVIEW
BASIC HYBRID VEHICLE OPER AT ION
FEAT U RES/O PERAT IONS
SAFETY AND EMERGENCY FEAT URES
(1) When the vehicle is at a complete stop, keep brake pedal depressed
and push Park button above the shift lever.
(2) Push the “P OWER” button to turn off the system.
(3) Fully depress the parking brake.
(4) R emove the key fob if inserted.*
Information
In some instances when the engine starts, and /or on a short trip after the
engine is stopped, the engine water pump may continue operating for a
short time. This is a standard operation of the vehicle to ensure optimum
performance and shouldn’t be a concern.
WA RNING: If the “P OWER” button is held for longer than three seconds
while the vehicle is moving, the Hybrid System will shut off.
* It is not necessary to insert the ignition key (key fob) if Smart Key
system is installed and activated.
Parking & turning OFF the H ybrid Syst e m
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
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