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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by mnky357us, Aug 2, 2009.

  1. mnky357us

    mnky357us bweverka

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    Has anyone ever been driving down the road and hit
    the power button by mistake? What happened, or
    should I say what would happen. My Brother and I
    were on the way to the coast and he was driving and
    I happen to think about it, don't have the nerve to
    try it however.
     
    #1 mnky357us, Aug 2, 2009
  2. firepa63

    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    It will shift into neutral if above 7 mph. It's the same thing that happens if you push the Park button.
     
    #2 firepa63, Aug 2, 2009
  3. dogfriend

    dogfriend Human - Animal Hybrid

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    Actually, if you press and hold the Power button(about 3 sec), it will shut down the Hybrid system and shift the car into N. The only combo meter light is the shift indicator and the power mode is ACC. The brakes will still function from emergency backup. You can restart the car normally with your foot on the brake while you press Power again.

    Try it out. Its fun. Make sure you are not in traffic though. :madgrin:
     
    #3 dogfriend, Aug 2, 2009
  4. mnky357us

    mnky357us bweverka

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    Thank you all for the information, now
    I do not have to wornder about that
    any more. I may give it a try some
    time.

    Thanks again......
     
    #4 mnky357us, Aug 3, 2009
  5. firepa63

    firepa63 Former Prius Owner

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    It's your car...
     
    #5 firepa63, Aug 3, 2009
  6. mnky357us

    mnky357us bweverka

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    Well I did give it a try yesterday morning, and it
    did as you all said, the power assist steering did
    get a little harder, but was no problem, now I
    can say been there done that.....
    :)
     
    #6 mnky357us, Aug 4, 2009
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