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Stability Control Light

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by thx2112, Oct 14, 2010.

  1. thx2112

    thx2112 New Member

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    When I am at a full stop, such as waiting at a stoplight, and I press hard on the brake pedal, the stability control light flashes on the instrument panel. Has anyone else experienced this? Does it indicate a problem? Thanks.
     
    #1 thx2112, Oct 14, 2010
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    I noticed mine does the same thing....dont know if it is normal or we have the same problem
     
    #2 ozthis, Oct 14, 2010
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    it a special feature,when on a uphill you activate it by presing on the brake in the same maner so that your car dont roll backwards when you take your foot of the brake for a couple of seconds until you hit the accelerator hehehehe
     
    #3 socratesthecabdriver, Oct 14, 2010
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    Flaninacupboard Senior Member

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    It's in the manual.
     
    #4 Flaninacupboard, Oct 14, 2010
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    yep this has came up a few times. it's Hill assist. It will hold the car in place long enough for you to take your foot off the brake and to press the gas. it prevents you from rolling backwards on hills if you use it.
     
    #5 adamace1, Oct 14, 2010
  6. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    It's a reminder to read the user manual. :p

    Seriously, it tells you that you have invoked hill assist.

    Tom
     
    #6 qbee42, Oct 15, 2010
  7. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Like others have said here... it's the Hill Start Assist. You activate it by pressing the brake pedal past a little dente.
     
    #7 Tideland Prius, Oct 15, 2010
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