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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by KProspero, Nov 1, 2006.

  1. KProspero

    KProspero New Member

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    I've had my2006 Prius (Package 3) for about a month.

    Yesterday, after parking, I noticed that the dashboard icon of a car with a key in the center was continually flashing after I left the car. I believe that this is the security feature.

    I hadn't noticed this before, though it's possible, even likely that it's been doing this all along and I never noticed it.

    So, is this normal, or a potential problem.
     
    #1 KProspero, Nov 1, 2006
  2. efusco

    efusco Moderator Emeritus
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    normal
     
    #2 efusco, Nov 1, 2006
  3. richard schumacher

    richard schumacher shortbus driver

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    It's not the first time this question has come up here. This (I mean, suddenly noticing the flashing light after owning the car for some time) is a nice demonstration that people by nature are lousy observers.
     
    #3 richard schumacher, Nov 1, 2006
  4. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(KProspero @ Nov 1 2006, 07:37 AM) [snapback]341875[/snapback]</div>
    normal.

    It's the immobiliser/alarm light for would-be thieves.
     
    #4 Tideland Prius, Nov 1, 2006
  5. Charles Suitt

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    <_< the "Immobilizer" light and system are detailed in my 2004 Owner's Manual, pp 6, 44-45. I'm not sure of the page numbers in more recent manuals.
     
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  6. KProspero

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    Thanks all!!

    I'll sleep easier.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(KProspero @ Nov 1 2006, 11:37 AM) [snapback]341875[/snapback]</div>
    It's the Separation Anxiety indicator. :)
     
    #7 PA, Nov 1, 2006
  8. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(PA @ Nov 1 2006, 09:30 AM) [snapback]341993[/snapback]</div>
    hahahaha
     
    #8 Tideland Prius, Nov 2, 2006
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    The page number in the 2010 owner's manual is 108. I'm very glad my search led me to this thread; I was going to ask the same question as the OP.
     
    #9 southjerseycraig, Aug 19, 2009
  10. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    A three year old thread comes to the rescue.

    Tom
     
    #10 qbee42, Aug 19, 2009
  11. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    The search function works!
     
    #11 Tideland Prius, Aug 19, 2009
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