2008 TOYOTA PRIUS airbag off

148 2-2. Instrument cluster
PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802)
■Indicators
The indicators inform the driver of the operating state of the
vehicle’s various systems.
Turn signal indicator
(P. 140)SRS airbag on-off indi-
cator ( P. 101)
Headlight high beam
indicator ( P. 150)Recirculate mode indi-
cator (P. 205, 212)
(U.S.A.)
Headlight indicator
(P. 150)Automatic air condi-
tioner indicator
(P. 202, 209)
(Canada)
Tail light indicator
(P. 150)Windshield air flow indi-
cator ( P. 205, 212)
Shift position and shift
range indicators
(P. 136)Rear window and out-
side rear view mirror
defoggers indicator
(P. 217)
Cruise control indicator
(P. 164)Driving ready indicator
(P. 130)
Slip indicator ( P. 170)
Immobilizer / Theft
deterrent system indica-
tor (P. 8 1 84)
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When driving
PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802)
CAUTION
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If a safety system warning light does not come on
Should a safety system light such as ABS and the SRS airbag warning light
not come on when you start the hybrid system, this could mean that these
systems are not available to help protect you in an accident, which could
result in death or serious injury. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer immediately if this occurs.
■ Warning lights
Warning lights inform the driver of malfunctions in the indicated
vehicle’s systems. ( P. 426)
*: These lights turn on when the “POWER” switch is turned to ON mode
to indicate that a system check is being performed. They will turn off
after the hybrid system is started is on, or after a few seconds. There
may be a malfunction in a system if the lights do not come on, or turn
off. Have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.
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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
PRIUS_U_(L/O_0802)
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If the malfunction indicator lamp comes on while driving
First check the following:
● Is your vehicle low on gas?
If it is, refuel the vehicle immediately.
● Is the fuel tank cap loose?
If it is, tighten it securely.
The light will go off after taking several driving trips.
If the light does not go off even after several trips, contact your Toyota dealer
as soon as possible.
■ Power steering warning light
When the voltage is low or drops, the power steering warning light may
come on.
■ SRS warning light
This warning light system monitors the following:
● The airbag sensor assembly
● Front airbag sensors
● The curtain shield airbag sensors
● The side and curtain shield airbag sensor assemblies
● The driver’s seat position sensor
● Driver’s seat belt buckle switch
● The front passenger occupant classification ECU
● The pressure sensor
● The belt tension sensor
● “AIR BAG ON” and “AIR BA G OFF” indicator lights
● Front passenger’s seat belt buckle switch
● The inflators
● The warning light
● The interconnecting wiring and power sources