What does the red triangle warning light mean?
The red triangle is a warning light that means the engine needs checked and serviced.
What happens to a Prius when the battery dies?
The car will still drive, but with a lack of power, as we do not have the needed available energy from the battery. The starting and stopping of the car will not be smooth as well. Prius is a parallel hybrid meaning that if one of the components fails, the vehicle can still operate until it can be repaired properly.
What does a red triangle mean on a Prius?
death light
Many Prius drivers have reported the most common cause for a red triangle of death light is an issue with their battery. Typically, the codes that come up after a diagnostic are P0A80 and P3000. Signs that your Prius is experiencing this common problem are: Fuel gauge fluctuations and incorrect readings.
What does the Red Triangle of death mean on a Toyota Prius?
However, in a Toyota Prius, the “red triangle of death” is similar to a check engine light on standard combustion vehicles. The warning light could be something as simple as a low oil pressure warning, or it could mean something more. In the event your hybrid vehicle is experiencing a more serious issue, having the codes scanned and
Where is the Red Triangle of death warning light?
phoebeisis Well-Known Member. 84,500 miles 2006 Prius. Red triangle of death. Initially on screen-car with Exclamation point. Now just triangle on dash. and check engine icon on dash. and the red car outline with a line thru it on the upper left of the screen-this is the “hybrid system warning light”.
Why is there a warning light on my Toyota Prius?
The warning light could be something as simple as a low oil pressure warning, or it could mean something more. In the event your hybrid vehicle is experiencing a more serious issue, having the codes scanned and diagnosed is your first call to action.
Are there any battery failures on the Prius insight?
A quick google through prius owner’s forums seems to show Prius battery failures becoming a little more common. Meanwhile gen ii Insight and CR-Z failures are all but non-existent. 4pm-dealer called “I have good news-it was the BP and you are 44 days inside your warranty-so it is free-will be ready Wednesday evening.