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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by coolgranny, Mar 18, 2007.

  1. coolgranny

    coolgranny New Member

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    So here I am again, this intimidated newbie. Panic time. Help! I just noticed when I locked the car that an orange/amber icon light is flashing. I never noticed it before. What is it? It is Sunday and the dealership is closed.
     
    #1 coolgranny, Mar 18, 2007
  2. IsrAmeriPrius

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    It's is the immobilizer indicator. It's normal. You can read about it in the controls and instrumentation section of the owner's manual.
     
    #2 IsrAmeriPrius, Mar 18, 2007
  3. Tideland Prius

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    i thought it was red lol.

    Yes, it's the immobiliser light. Read over the section in the manual on warning lights. There are a few that are new to the Prius so it's a good idea to read over them so you know what they are when they appear and won't freak out (esp. the master warning triangle aka the red triangle of death)
     
    #3 Tideland Prius, Mar 18, 2007
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    yeah, there's that pesky "read the owner's manual" thing again that does nothing but annoy people.

    I mean, why should you have to read the owner's manual? You know how to drive, right? And besides, all this fancy technology should just work like a refrigerator, right? What's with all these warning lights? Why can't the car just go???
     
    #4 adam1991, Mar 18, 2007
  5. JamieS

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    Wait. I thought that orange light that looked like a car with a key inside meant the Smart Key was in range. Oops.
     
    #5 JamieS, Mar 18, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(rainydysandmondys @ Mar 18 2007, 07:50 PM) [snapback]408061[/snapback]</div>
    That light means the smart key is not in range
     
    #6 Renocat, Mar 18, 2007
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    Oops. Just kidding, indeed it does.

    So that just blinks all the time. Interestingly pointless.
     
    #7 JamieS, Mar 18, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Renocat @ Mar 18 2007, 07:21 PM) [snapback]408076[/snapback]</div>
    Really? You sure about that? Because I've certainly noticed it flashing right before I start the car (with the Smart Key in my pocket).
     
    #8 Betelgeuse, Mar 18, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Betelgeuse @ Mar 18 2007, 09:48 PM) [snapback]408178[/snapback]</div>
    I never hava a flashing orange light when I am starting the car. Only when the key is not in range as Renocat stated.
     
    #9 maggieddd, Mar 18, 2007
  10. Tideland Prius

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    ok.. let's get this straight

    red (or orange if you want to call it that) car with key inside is the immobiliser/theft-deterrent system. If it blinks, it means it's armed. If it's solid and you just locked the car, it means it's getting ready to arm.

    yellow (or amber) car with ! through it is the SKS-out-of-range warning. It's also accompanied by a long beep inside I believe.
     
    #10 Tideland Prius, Mar 19, 2007
  11. Renocat

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Mar 19 2007, 01:16 AM) [snapback]408227[/snapback]</div>
    Yes, I meant the one with the ! means the sks is out of range.
     
    #11 Renocat, Mar 19, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Renocat @ Mar 19 2007, 08:42 AM) [snapback]408301[/snapback]</div>
    Ah! OK. In that case, we're in agreement :)
     
    #12 Betelgeuse, Mar 19, 2007
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