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'04-05 Toyota Prius.(VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT)(Brief Article)
"Logic" problem in electronic-control module could cause various warning lights to come on, gasoline engine to shut down, and electric motor to operate at diminished power.
Models: 75,000 hybrid cars. If problem occurs, vehicle will enter what's called a fail-safe mode, which allows limited operation via the electric motor. In this mode, the gasoline engine will shut down. But the electrically powered brake and steering system will continue to function ...
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