2003 TOYOTA PRIUS door lock

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2.Instrument panel overview
1. Side vents
2. Side defroster outlets
3. Instrument cluster
4. Center vents
5. Running mode selector lever
6. Power door lock switches
7. Power window switches
8. Glove box
9. Auxiliary boxes
10. Tilt steering lock release lever 11. Hood lock release lever
12. Parking brake pedal
13. Window lock switch
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4.Indicator symbols on the instrument panel and Multiinformation display
or
orBrake system warning light∗1
Discharge warning light∗1
Seat belt reminder light∗1
Front passenger ’s seat belt reminder light∗1
Malfunction indicator lamp∗1
Low coolant temperature indicator light
(in blue)∗1
High coolant temperature warning light (in red)∗1
Low fuel level indicator light∗1
Low engine oil pressure warning light∗1
Open door warning light∗1
Master warning light∗1
Antilock brake system warning light∗1
Headlight high beam indicator light
Headlight indicator light Turn signal indicator lights SRS warning light
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When you put the running mode selec-
tor lever in “B” position and release
your foot from the accelerator pedal,
engine braking will be applied. Howev-
er, during the high speed driving you
may feel that deceleration by engine
braking is less than that of ordinary
vehicle.
Drive your vehicle without hard accel-
eration if the output control warning
light
() is on.
The hybrid vehicle battery temperature is
low or high, or the hybrid vehicle battery
capacity is decreased with the selector
lever at “R” during driving. If this occurs,
the output control warning light comes on.
If the output control warning light is on,
the hybrid system output is limited. Drive
your vehicle without hard acceleration.
Vehicle performance might be reduced sig-
nificantly especially when backing up.
Be sure to put the running mode selec-
tor lever in “P” position when parking.
With the selector lever in “N” position, the
hybrid vehicle battery assembly is not
charged, even if the gasoline engine is
operating. You cannot run your vehicle if
the selector lever is left in “N” position for
a long time because the hybrid vehicle
battery assembly will be discharged. When you leave your vehicle, apply the
parking brake with the running mode
selector lever in “P” position and be
sure to remove the key and lock all the
doors.
When you leave the the ignition key in the
“ACC” or “ON” position if the hybrid sys-
tem is not operating, the hybrid system
may not start because the auxiliary bat-
tery will be discharged.
CAUTION
When you leave your vehicle, be
sure to shut off the hybrid system.
Be sure to put the running mode
selector lever in “P” position be-
cause the vehicle can start with the
“READY” light on and the engine
stopped (no engine sound and
vibration). When the “READY” light
is on, if you leave your vehicle with
the running mode selector lever in
a position other than “P” and “N”,
the vehicle will creep and start
abruptly with the accelerator pedal
being depressed by mistake. It may
cause death or serious injury.
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If the multiinformation display shows
a message, the master warning light
() comes on in the instrument clus-
ter. Read the message and follow the
instruction.
When you leave your vehicle, or stop
or park for a while, put the selector
lever in “P”.
Charging is necessary. With the selec-
tor lever in “N” position, charging will
not be applied. The electric generator
operates in “P”, “D” or “B” position. If
you continue driving, put the selector
lever in “D” or “B” position and depress
the accelerator pedal. Do not leave it
in “N” position. When driving in traffic
jam, run in “D” position.

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12.Keys
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Your vehicle is supplied with two kinds
of keys.1. Master keys (black)—These keys work in every lock. Your Toyota dealer will
need one of them to make a new key
with builtin transponder chip.
2. Sub key (gray)—This key will not work in the trunk. A transponder chip for the hybrid vehicle
immobiliser system has been placed in the
head of the master and sub keys. These
chips are required for the system to func-
tion correctly, so be careful not to lose
these keys. If you make your own dupli-
cate key, you will not be able to cancel
the system or start the hybrid system.
To protect items locked in the trunk when
using valet parking, leave the sub key
with the attendant.
Since the doors and trunk can be locked
without a key, you should always carry a
spare master key in case you accidentally
lock your keys inside the vehicle.
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NOTICE
When using a key containing a trans-
ponder chip, observe the following
precautions:

When starting the hybrid system,
do not use the key with a key ring
resting on the key grip and do not
press the key ring against the key
grip. Doing so may prevent the hy-
brid system from starting.

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY
Insert the key into the keyhole and turn
it.
To lock: Turn the key forward.
To unlock: Turn the key backward.
All the doors lock and unlock simulta-
neously with either front door. In the driv-
er’s door lock, turning the key once will
unlock the driver’s door and twice in suc-
cession will unlock all the doors simulta-
neously.The driver ’s window can be opened and
closed from outside the vehicle using a
key. For details, see “Power windows” on
page 28 in this section.
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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH IN-
SIDE LOCK KNOB
Move the lock knob.
To lock: Push the knob forward.
To unlock: Pull the knob backward.
The driver ’s door can be opened by pull-
ing the inside door handle even if the lock
knob is depressed.
Closing the door with the lock knob in the
lock position will also lock the door. Be
careful not to lock your keys in the ve-
hicle.
The door cannot be locked if you leave
the key in the ignition switch.
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Driver’s side
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Passenger’s side
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH
POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH
Push the switch.
To lock: Push the switch down on the
front side.
To unlock: Push the switch down on the
rear side.
All the doors lock or unlock simultaneous-
ly.
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REAR DOOR CHILDPROTECTORS
Move the lock lever to the “LOCK”
position as shown on the label.
This feature allows you to lock a rear
door so it can be opened from the outside
only, not from inside. We recommend us-
ing this feature whenever small children
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CAUTION
Before driving, be sure that the doors
are closed and locked, especially
when small children are in the ve-
hicle. Along with the proper use of
seat belts, locking the doors helps
prevent the driver and passengers
from being thrown out from the ve-
hicle during an accident. It also helps
prevent the doors from being opened
unintentionally.
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Locking operation
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Unlocking operation
The wireless remote control system is
designed to lock or unlock both doors,
or activate the theft deterrent system
from a distance within approximately 1
m (3 ft.) of the vehicle.
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE
DOORS
To lock and unlock all the doors, push
the switches of the transmitter slowly
and securely.
To lock: Push the “LOCK” switch. All the
doors are locked simultaneously. At this
time the parking lights, side marker lights,
license plate lights and tail lights will flash
once.
Check to see that the doors are securely
locked.
If either door is not securely closed, lock-
ing cannot be performed by the “LOCK”
switch.
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To unlock: Push the “UNLOCK” switch
once to unlock the only driver’s door.
Pushing the switch twice within 3 seconds
unlocks all the doors simultaneously. Each
time the “UNLOCK” switch is pushed, the
parking lights, side marker lights, license
plate lights and tail lights will flash twice.
When the “UNLOCK” switch is pressed
the interior light comes on. The lights re-
mains on for about 15 seconds unless
either door is opened then and closed.
(For further information, see “Interior light”
on page 85 in Section 23.)
You have 30 seconds to open a door after
using the wireless remote unlock feature.
If a door is not opened by then, all the
doors will be automatically locked again.
If the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” switch is kept
pressed in, the locking or unlocking opera-
tion is not repeated. Release the button
and then push again.
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“PANIC” SWITCH
Pushing the “PANIC” switch blows the
horn intermittently and flashes the
headlights and tail lights.
The “PANIC” switch is used to deter ve-
hicle theft when you witness anyone at-
tempting to break into or damage your
vehicle.
The alarm will have for one minute. To
stop alarm midway, push the “PANIC” or
“UNLOCK” switch once again, unlock any
door with the key or transmitter, or turn
the ignition key from the “LOCK” to “ON”
position.
The “PANIC” mode does not work when
the ignition key is in the “ON” position.WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL TRANS-
MITTER
The wireless remote control transmitter is
an electronic component. Observe the fol-
lowing instructions in order not to cause
damage to the transmitter.
Do not leave the transmitter on places
where the temperature becomes high
such as on the dashboard.
Do not disassemble it.
Avoid knocking it hard against other
objects or dropping it.
Avoid putting it in water.
You can use up to 4 wireless remote con-
trol transmitters for the same vehicle.
Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed
information.
If the wireless remote control transmitter
does not actuate the doors or alarm, or
operate from a normal distance.
Check for closeness to a radio trans-
mitter such as a radio station or an
airport which can interfere with normal
operation of the transmitter.
The battery may have been consumed.
Check the battery in the transmitter. To
replace the battery, see “REPLACING
TRANSMITTER BATTERY” on page 27.