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Flashing Car symbol with key

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Kurtiosity, Jan 19, 2007.

  1. Kurtiosity

    Kurtiosity New Member

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    Hi all: I've rented a Prius to see if I really want to get one. Well we got it home and there is a symbol that is flashing. The symbol is car with a key. Trying to figure out what this means. Would appreciate any input. Thanks Kurt
     
    #1 Kurtiosity, Jan 19, 2007
  2. smontminy

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    that is a symbol for the security system of the car. You can deactivate it by placing the key in the key slot.
     
    #2 smontminy, Jan 19, 2007
  3. Kurtiosity

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(smontminy @ Jan 19 2007, 06:05 PM) [snapback]378084[/snapback]</div>

    My that was quick. Thank you. So this is normal. It won't deplete the battery or anything else bad, right?
     
    #3 Kurtiosity, Jan 19, 2007
  4. smontminy

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    I just got my Prius so I am not 100% as I aam still learning about it. but for the little light over the course of a day hasn't changed my battery state even at temps as low as 9F. How do you like the 07' I wish I could have waited a little longer, but a druck driver accelerated my purchase.
     
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  5. Kurtiosity

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(smontminy @ Jan 19 2007, 07:20 PM) [snapback]378112[/snapback]</div>

    We're renting a 2005, or at least I think it is, since the owners manuals say 2005 on them :lol: It is different. Have only driving it from the dealer home in rush hour traffic. It is weird not being able to see the front of the car and that huge windshield and the tiny rear window are other things that I have to get used to. My current car is an '85 Subaru GL. Looking forward to tomorrow when we can take it for an extended drive and see how it does.
     
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  6. hjon71

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    You should get that symbol anytime the key is away and the doors are closed. It's normal. Hope you like the car and tell all your friends about it.
     
    #6 hjon71, Jan 19, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(smontminy @ Jan 19 2007, 06:05 PM) [snapback]378084[/snapback]</div>
    It's not really a "security system" like a car alarm--that was not available on every option package, and all Prius have that light. I believe it shows that the engine immobilizer is active when the car is shut off.
     
    #7 mcbrunnhilde, Jan 20, 2007
  8. TonyPSchaefer

    TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Kurtiosity @ Jan 19 2007, 08:37 PM) [snapback]378094[/snapback]</div>
    After two years, not yet. :)

    Welcome to PriusChat and I hope you like the Prius.

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    #8 TonyPSchaefer, Jan 20, 2007
  9. robincx

    robincx "Fear is the mind killer"

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(hjon71 @ Jan 19 2007, 11:04 PM) [snapback]378133[/snapback]</div>
    Thank you, My car is four days old and I had just deactivated the reverse/seatbelt alarm when after a short drive the red car with key began blinking after I shut her down. PriusChat eases my mind.
     
    #9 robincx, Feb 25, 2007
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