How to Start a Toyota Prius (US)

Beginner 15 min 13 steps 6269 views Rating: 4.9/5 Published: 2026-05-04

Press your foot on the brake.. Insert the key.. Press the power button.

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Steps

1

Press your foot on the brake.

Step 1

Press your foot on the brake.

2

Insert the key.

Step 2

Insert the key.

3

Press the power button.

Step 3

Press the power button.

4

Look for the "Welcome to Prius" screen.

Step 4

Look for the "Welcome to Prius" screen.

5

Ensure your foot is pressed firmly on the brake.

Step 5

Ensure your foot is pressed firmly on the brake.

6

Hold the smart key closer to the power button.

Step 6

Hold the smart key closer to the power button.

7

Determine if your vehicle has a smart key deactivation switch.

Step 7

Determine if your vehicle has a smart key deactivation switch.

8

Press the deactivation switch beneath the steering wheel.

Step 8

Press the deactivation switch beneath the steering wheel.

9

Locate the fuse box beneath the hood.

Step 9

Locate the fuse box beneath the hood.

10

Remove the fuse box cover.

Step 10

Remove the fuse box cover.

11

Connect the red jumper cable lead to the positive terminal.

Step 11

Connect the red jumper cable lead to the positive terminal.

12

Connect the negative lead to a bolt on the body of the vehicle.

Step 12

Connect the negative lead to a bolt on the body of the vehicle.

13

Start the Prius.

Step 13

Start the Prius.

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