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Can hitting the gas when the car is on to engage the motor cause damage to the hybrid system
What makes this problem better or worse?
says master warning light red triangle on
How long has your 2004 Toyota Prius had this problem?
Started today
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Hi - Dave here, contributing to RepairPal and providing expert advice since 2010. Your 22 year old Prius is definitely a survivor! No, your vehicle is made to engage the engine when accelerating beyond the capabiilty of the electric-only operation - so you are not going to damage your hybrid system by "hitting the gas". However, here are many possible causes of your warning light - and testing should be performed to see what is going on. https://repairpal.com/auto-repair-near-me Click the link to find some shops near you who can help out!