I used to have a Fluval 2 plus and I noticed that occasionally the yellow button would get stuck as well, particularly if the pump itself is not completely under the water surface level, I think it's supposed to create some sort of vacum - that's what keeps it up and pulls it down again when the flow rate slows down to indicate cleaning of filter media is required.
Tinker with it and loosen it up and then immerse it again before switching on, that used to work for me. Otherwise maybe is faulty - it's essential though as long as you keep up with regular maintenance anyway

I mean it's not an essential feature