Starting A Prius:
- Press down brake and hold (foot must be on brake or car won't start)
- Place key in square ignition (found right of steering wheel)
- Press "Power" button (hold down for 2 seconds)
- Pull lever up to "R" (reverse) or down to "D" (drive) and release
Shutting Down A Prius:
- Press down on brake and hold
- Press Park button (this puts the car in Park)
- Press "Power" button (this turns the car off)
- Pull the key out of the ignition
If the car doesn't "work" it most likely isn't on all the way. Turn everything off and start over from step one. A light that reads "READY" will appear on the dashboard when the car is on.