2010 Prius>PCS Button>Gen III

priusworld · 10-23-2009, 02:45 PM

Hello! I can't locate the PCS button on the 2010 Gen-III Prius? Owners manual said its located on the bottom left hand side of dash-board. It isn't there? I bought this Gen-III with this new option. I just want to make sure this PCS is activated and not "OFF".

Any feed-backs on the "Trident" interior/exterior protection spray agent? Dealer claimed you'll never have to wax your car for 6-8 years.

Thanks,
Hybrid King

ggood · 10-23-2009, 03:19 PM

If it is off, "PCS" is displayed on the dash display.

The switch is down there just under the dash, more to the right than is shown in the manual (just to the right of the steering column, I think). It's 2 or 3 inches away from the TPMS switch, which it resembles. Both are kind of hard to find the first time without getting down underneath and peering up at it. After you know where they are, you eventually get to where you can find them by feel.

Blind Guy · 10-23-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by priusworld

Hello! I can't locate the PCS button on the 2010 Gen-III Prius? Owners manual said its located on the bottom left hand side of dash-board. It isn't there? I bought this Gen-III with this new option. I just want to make sure this PCS is activated and not "OFF".

Any feed-backs on the "Trident" interior/exterior protection spray agent? Dealer claimed you'll never have to wax your car for 6-8 years.

Thanks,
Hybrid King

* With your palm UP, run your hand in line with the steering column underneath the Dash, about 6"s or so and a little to the right, you'll feel 2 concave buttons side by side about 2-3"s apart, the one on the Left is the TPMS Initialization and the one on the Right is the PCS button.

And the 2nd poster is correct, if the PCS is OFF, PCS will be illuminated in the MID.

David (aka Blind Guy)

mgb4tim · 10-23-2009, 04:12 PM

Pcs??

ggood · 10-23-2009, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by mgb4tim

Pcs??

Pre-Collision System. It's part of the AT (advanced technology) option package available on the V model. It cinches up the seatbelts and pre-conditions and/or hits the brakes if it senses an impending collision.

priusworld · 10-24-2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by mgb4tim

Pcs??

Pre-Collision System. It's part of the AT (advanced technology) option package available on the V model. It cinches up the seatbelts and pre-conditions and/or hits the brakes if it senses an impending collison.

Thanks!

priusworld · 10-24-2009, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Blind Guy

* With your palm UP, run your hand in line with the steering column underneath the Dash, about 6"s or so and a little to the right, you'll feel 2 concave buttons side by side about 2-3"s apart, the one on the Left is the TPMS Initialization and the one on the Right is the PCS button.

And the 2nd poster is correct, if the PCS is OFF, PCS will be illuminated in the MID.

David (aka Blind Guy)

Thanks David I'll check it out. The last time I looked all i could find was the parking assist buttons. Is it near those switches? Have you heard anything about a good extended warranty program for our Priuses?
Thanks again..
Marty

Bobsprius · 10-24-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by priusworld

Thanks David I'll check it out. The last time I looked all i could find was the parking assist buttons. Is it near those switches? Have you heard anything about a good extended warranty program for our Priuses?
Thanks again..
Marty

The button is actually located slightly beyond the steering column, UNDER the dash more, it is not front facing where the parking assist button are, but underneath the dash section. You have to sort of lay under the steering column the first time and look up to the underside to see the buttons. I used a 17 LED Flashlight and could see it well with that...Once you know the location you will always remember it going forward.

Bob

10-23-2009, 02:45 PM	#1
priusworld Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 7 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 6 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	2010 Prius>PCS Button>Gen III Hello! I can't locate the PCS button on the 2010 Gen-III Prius? Owners manual said its located on the bottom left hand side of dash-board. It isn't there? I bought this Gen-III with this new option. I just want to make sure this PCS is activated and not "OFF". Any feed-backs on the "Trident" interior/exterior protection spray agent? Dealer claimed you'll never have to wax your car for 6-8 years. Thanks, Hybrid King

10-23-2009, 03:19 PM	#2
ggood ggood Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,290 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 69 Thanked 163 Times in 112 Posts Friends: 6	Re: 2010 Prius>PCS Button>Gen III If it is off, "PCS" is displayed on the dash display. The switch is down there just under the dash, more to the right than is shown in the manual (just to the right of the steering column, I think). It's 2 or 3 inches away from the TPMS switch, which it resembles. Both are kind of hard to find the first time without getting down underneath and peering up at it. After you know where they are, you eventually get to where you can find them by feel.

10-23-2009, 04:12 PM	#4
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