Flashing Light

KProspero · 11-01-2006, 10:37 AM

I've had my2006 Prius (Package 3) for about a month.

Yesterday, after parking, I noticed that the dashboard icon of a car with a key in the center was continually flashing after I left the car. I believe that this is the security feature.

I hadn't noticed this before, though it's possible, even likely that it's been doing this all along and I never noticed it.

So, is this normal, or a potential problem.

**efusco** · 11-01-2006, 10:38 AM

normal

richard schumacher · 11-01-2006, 10:54 AM

It's not the first time this question has come up here. This (I mean, suddenly noticing the flashing light after owning the car for some time) is a nice demonstration that people by nature are lousy observers.

**Tideland Prius** · 11-01-2006, 11:14 AM

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Quote:

I've had my2006 Prius (Package 3) for about a month.

Yesterday, after parking, I noticed that the dashboard icon of a car with a key in the center was continually flashing after I left the car. I believe that this is the security feature.

I hadn't noticed this before, though it's possible, even likely that it's been doing this all along and I never noticed it.

So, is this normal, or a potential problem.
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normal.

It's the immobiliser/alarm light for would-be thieves.

Charles Suitt · 11-01-2006, 12:16 PM

<_< the "Immobilizer" light and system are detailed in my 2004 Owner's Manual, pp 6, 44-45. I'm not sure of the page numbers in more recent manuals.

KProspero · 11-01-2006, 12:27 PM

Thanks all!!

I'll sleep easier.

PA · 11-01-2006, 12:30 PM

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Yesterday, after parking, I noticed that the dashboard icon of a car with a key in the center was continually flashing after I left the car.[/b]

It's the Separation Anxiety indicator.

**Tideland Prius** · 11-02-2006, 01:14 AM

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It's the Separation Anxiety indicator.

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hahahaha

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11-01-2006, 10:37 AM	#1
KProspero Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 27 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I've had my2006 Prius (Package 3) for about a month. Yesterday, after parking, I noticed that the dashboard icon of a car with a key in the center was continually flashing after I left the car. I believe that this is the security feature. I hadn't noticed this before, though it's possible, even likely that it's been doing this all along and I never noticed it. So, is this normal, or a potential problem.

11-01-2006, 10:38 AM	#2
efusco Troll Slayer Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Nixa, MO Posts: 14,033 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #9 Nominated 1 Time in 1 Post TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 23	normal

11-01-2006, 10:54 AM	#3
richard schumacher nacreous lacquer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: United States Posts: 4,096 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	It's not the first time this question has come up here. This (I mean, suddenly noticing the flashing light after owning the car for some time) is a nice demonstration that people by nature are lousy observers.

11-01-2006, 12:16 PM	#5
Charles Suitt Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 1,622 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	<_< the "Immobilizer" light and system are detailed in my 2004 Owner's Manual, pp 6, 44-45. I'm not sure of the page numbers in more recent manuals.

11-01-2006, 12:27 PM	#6
KProspero Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 27 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Thanks all!! I'll sleep easier.