Dash warning light

thomascox · 12-19-2006, 09:27 PM

Recently a red warning light has started flashing (blinking) when the car is not running and the key fob is out of the ignition. This light is red and in the shape of the car with a "key" symbol inside the car symbol.

Can anyone tell me what this means and how to rectify the problem?

MegansPrius · 12-19-2006, 09:38 PM

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Recently a red warning light has started flashing (blinking) when the car is not running and the key fob is out of the ignition. This light is red and in the shape of the car with a "key" symbol inside the car symbol.

Can anyone tell me what this means and how to rectify the problem?
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I think this is covered in this thread, and that it means your anti-theft is working: http://priuschat.com/index.php?s=&show...st&p=361993

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This is a better thread discussing it:
http://priuschat.com/index.php?s=&show...st&p=280722

And for the mods, is there any thread listing all the dash icons?

mcbrunnhilde · 12-20-2006, 02:10 AM

The car and key symbol are for the engine immobilizer (standard on all Prius). I don't have an alarm system on my car, and I get the symbol whenever the car is off.

For the other dash icons, your owner's manual has a wealth of information in it!

**Tideland Prius** · 12-20-2006, 03:37 AM

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For the other dash icons, your owner's manual has a wealth of information in it!

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lol

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12-19-2006, 09:27 PM	#1
thomascox Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 1 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Recently a red warning light has started flashing (blinking) when the car is not running and the key fob is out of the ignition. This light is red and in the shape of the car with a "key" symbol inside the car symbol. Can anyone tell me what this means and how to rectify the problem?

12-20-2006, 02:10 AM	#3
mcbrunnhilde Opera singin' Prius nut! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 596 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: #7 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	The car and key symbol are for the engine immobilizer (standard on all Prius). I don't have an alarm system on my car, and I get the symbol whenever the car is off. For the other dash icons, your owner's manual has a wealth of information in it!