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flashing indicator light

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by ksilver, Sep 24, 2006.

  1. ksilver

    ksilver New Member

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    I just noticed the "key in the car" indicator light on the panel flashes when the car is off. I have a new 06 Prius (bought it 2 months ago). Everything works well otherwise. Is this normal? I never noticed it flashing before, and thus it appears to me to be something new as of a few days ago. I put the key fob into the ignition slot and took it out; as well as removing my phone charger from the cigarette lighter - it still is flashing when the car is off.

    Any reason for concern?
     
    #1 ksilver, Sep 24, 2006
  2. galaxee

    galaxee mostly benevolent

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    no worries, this is normal. it's the engine immobilizer indicator.
     
    #2 galaxee, Sep 24, 2006
  3. MarinJohn

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    It's normal.
     
    #3 MarinJohn, Sep 24, 2006
  4. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    It's the theft deterrent system light. It's just telling you (and potential thieves) that the car is immobilised (and armed if you have an alarm)
     
    #4 Tideland Prius, Sep 24, 2006
  5. Charles Suitt

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    ;) Section 2-1 "Operation of Instruments and Controls" of your Owner's Manual. (Pages 20-21 in my 2004 Manual)

    There you will find a thorough explanation of the Hybrid Vehicle Immobilizer System. There's also a great deal more useful information in your Owner's Manual.
     
    #5 Charles Suitt, Sep 25, 2006
  6. kieth

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ken-prius @ Sep 24 2006, 10:10 AM) [snapback]324245[/snapback]</div>

    I have just noticed the same problem with my 2005 Prius. It did not do this until about a week ago. Why the change? so far I am unable to find out how to disable this
    function by reading the manual.
     
    #6 kieth, Oct 1, 2006
  7. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(kieth @ Oct 1 2006, 12:31 PM) [snapback]326481[/snapback]</div>
    It's not a problem. It's just doing what it's supposed to do.

    Tom
     
    #7 qbee42, Oct 1, 2006
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