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2010 Prius- Master Warning light and slip indicator light on when starting the car

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Cdnmary, Jan 13, 2019.

  1. Cdnmary

    Cdnmary New Member

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    My 2010 Prius master indicator light and slip indicator light comes on when I start my car and then goes away. What does this mean? Am I pressing too hard on my brake?
     
    #1 Cdnmary, Jan 13, 2019
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    tankyuong Senior Member

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    It is normal to see all the warning lights for 2 seconds when you start the car. This lets you know the lights are working properly. You should worry if you don't see them.
     
    #3 Pluggo, Jan 14, 2019
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    Maybe.

    @Cdnmary are these light's "lingering", say 10~15 seconds, or is it just a split-second while the car is booting up?
     
    #4 Mendel Leisk, Jan 14, 2019
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    Thank you everyone. I just found a you tube video that also explains it is a normal function that somehow I never noticed.
     
    #5 Cdnmary, Jan 14, 2019
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    I HAVE HAD A SMILAR ISSUE WITH MY 2012 PRIUS. SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT USUALLY GOES OFF IN A COUPLE OF SECONDS BUT DOES IN FACT SOMETIMES "LINGER FOR 10 TO 15 SECONDS". IT DOES ALWAYS GO OFF HOWEVER. ANYONE OUT THERE HAVE AN OPINION ON THIS? AND WOULD PRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL MORE LIGHTLY BE BENEFICIAL? FINALLY CAN YOU POST THE TITLE OF THAT YOU TUBE VIDEO OR PROVIDE THE ACTUAL URL LINK? MANY THANKS.
     
    #6 hamlin, Dec 3, 2019
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