How do you turn off traction control on a 2004 Prius?
To DISABLE TRACTION CONTROL on the Prius:
- Turn the car to ignition by pressing START twice without pressing the brake.
- Floor the gas pedal two times (two full top to bottom pressings)
- Make sure the Emergency brake is on now and put the car into NEUTRAL.
- Again press the gas pedal two times.
What does traction control mean on Prius?
The Prius traction control system is managed by computer software, and currently allows for no wheel spin at all. Toyota states that this is the way that the system is designed to operate, and that if the software allowed excessive wheel spin there could be a potential danger of broken front axles.
How do you turn off the key on a Prius?
Power switch off, driver door closed and unlocked. (1) Push the unlock switch of the key once. (2) Open the driver door within 5 seconds. (3) Push the unlock switch of the key twice within 5 seconds. (4) Close and open the driver door twice within 30 seconds. (5) Push the unlock switch of the key twice within 5 seconds.
What happens when you shut down a Toyota Prius?
There is a certain amount of play so the mechanism can’t jam, and that play gets taken up when the ICE starts. You probably also notice that if you don’t set the brake when you shut down the car, it will rock forward or back on a slant. This is the same design used in a regular automatic transmission car.
Do you engage Park when powering down a Prius?
Yes, the car engages park when you power it down. However, to be in good form it would be best to keep the park procedure in mind and practice it since you never know when you will be using a conventional vehicle again.
How do you open the door on a Prius?
(1) Push the unlock switch of the key once. (2) Open the driver door within 5 seconds. (3) Push the unlock switch of the key twice within 5 seconds. (4) Close and open the driver door twice within 30 seconds. (5) Push the unlock switch of the key twice within 5 seconds. (6) Close and open the driver door within 30 seconds.