What is accessory mode Prius?
You turn the key one notch and listen to the radio, turn it another notch and the power windows, wipers, etc. work. Pressing the POWER button without the brake simulates this. One push to IGN-ON for listening to the radio. A second push for the ACCESSORY mode and the dash lights up and the power windows, wipers, etc.
How do you start a Prius without an engine?
In 2010 Prius and newer, pressing the power button once (without pressing brake pedal) should start accessory mode and you can turn on the radio. Pressing power again should turn on all car systems without starting the engine (can operate windows, etc).
How do you put a Toyota Prius in accessory mode?
It’s a simple procedure: Turn the vehicle to accessory mode, Ready-off. On 2001-2003 Prii this is two clicks forward of the key, on 2004+ this is pressing the start button twice with your foot off the brake pedal. The display will not show Ready but will otherwise be lit, the car in park. Depress the accelerator two times fully.
How do you know if your Toyota Prius is in maintenance mode?
The display will not show Ready but will otherwise be lit, the car in park. Depress the accelerator two times fully. Put the vehicle in neutral. Depress the accelerator two times fully. Put the vehicle back into park. Depress the accelerator two times fully. You’ll know you’ve done it correctly when on 2001-2009 Prii you see something like this:
How do you Park a 2001 Toyota Prii?
On 2001-2003 Prii this is two clicks forward of the key, on 2004+ this is pressing the start button twice with your foot off the brake pedal. The display will not show Ready but will otherwise be lit, the car in park. Depress the accelerator two times fully. Put the vehicle in neutral.
How do you know if your Prii is in Park?
Depress the accelerator two times fully. Put the vehicle in neutral. Depress the accelerator two times fully. Put the vehicle back into park. Depress the accelerator two times fully. You’ll know you’ve done it correctly when on 2001-2009 Prii you see something like this: 2010+ Prii will show something similar to this: