On Tue, 09 Mar 2010 06:37:23 +1100, John Oliver
>I have a 2007 Prius with keyless entry and start. I had it parked in P
>and the parking brake set. I came out some hours later and found the
>engine still running even though the key was out of range. I assume I
>forgot to press the Power button.
>Is this normal or should it turn off if the key is out of range?
No, it will not switch itself off. I'm not sure of the rationale, but
it is technically possible for someone to take your Prius and drive it
anywhere--until it is turned off. Without the key fob, it cannot be
turned on, of course.
As I remember, it beeps at you when you leave the car with the fob. I
don't remember if you can lock it like that, or if you can lock the car
with the fob inside and you outside. Lots of things I don't want to
test for, there.
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>and the parking brake set. I came out some hours later and found the
>engine still running even though the key was out of range. I assume I
>forgot to press the Power button.
>Is this normal or should it turn off if the key is out of range?