When my car is turned off and parked, I notice a flashing signal on the dashboard. The icon looks like a car with a key in side it. What does it mean? How do I get it to stop blinking (It does stop

It is the security system in safe mode,this is normal,the little binky key in car is letting you no it is in lock down,and ready to yell for help if some one try,s to steal it.

It's a reminder of some sort. Perhaps reminding you to lock the car. Hmmmm........ Do you use the key to unlock the doors???

Bmark ,that is a good guess,here is the dash item, lay out for you,on your prius.

How to turn it off

What's this sigh for?

I read that that means there is a problem with your big (expensive) battery.

Kindly help