Why does the red light keep flashing on my Toyota Prius?

Why does the red light keep flashing on my Toyota Prius?

The hybrid vehicle immobilizer/theft deterrent system indicator,red car dash icon with a black key inside, keeps flashing and has not stopped. I have completely shut all doors, hood and trunk.

When does the amber light come on on a Toyota Prius?

The light should not be lit when the car is powered on. Now if the fob goes out of the car and the car door is closed with the car still on, then the AMBER car icon will come on and the car will beep at you from the outside (as well as inside) letting you know that you left the car with it still on.

How do you deactivate the flashing symbol on a Prius?

You can deactivate it by placing the key in the key slot. that is a symbol for the security system of the car. You can deactivate it by placing the key in the key slot. Click to expand… My that was quick.

What are the warning lights on a Toyota?

What follows is easily the most complete list available of symbols and warnings that may appear in and on your car’s dashboard or instrument cluster. The following are warning lights and indicators found in vehicles built by Toyota. Click a link to learn more about each one.

Is it normal to have a continuing flashing warning light?

Why is it normal to have a continuing flashing warning light and can a smart service dept. immobilize it. That’s like the large sign on the consol on my Highlander that says “passenger airbag armed” when a passenger sits in front seat. If it ever failed to light I would never notice that it had not.

Is the Immobilizer light a blinking red light?

Pretty much. A blinking red light is the industry-standard for alarm though now it also means engine immobiliser (but no thief is gonna take a chance as to whether an alarm is installed). At least ours is in a shape of a car and a key. Most are a simple plain red light. (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Loading…

What does the Immobilizer warning light on the dash mean?

A warning light is included on the dash to let you know how the system is reacting. What the immobilizer warning light means The indicator for the immobilizers behave similarly between different vehicles, but refer to the owner’s manual for specific information on your vehicle’s system.

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