2008 TOYOTA PRIUS Owners Manual

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Wireless remote control
■2-step unlocking function
When you push the button, the driver’s door is unlocked. Pushing the
button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors.
■ Operation indicator
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■ Door lock buzzer
If a door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously if an attempt to
lock the door is made. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock the
vehicle once more.
■ Security feature
 P. 4 5
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
 P. 396
The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi-
cle and the back door fr om outside the vehicle.
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
Sounds alarm
(push and hold) (P. 8 5 )

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■Conditions affecting operation
 P. 4 2
■ Low battery
If the wireless remote control does not function or if it only operates very
close to the vehicle, the battery may be low. ( P. 396)
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. 2-step unlocking function) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 488)
■ Certification for wir eless remote control
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
■ Certification for wir eless remote control
For vehicles sold in the Canada
NOTE:
This device complies with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, includ-
ing interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
FCC ID: MOZB21TG
MADE IN JAPAN
FCC ID: MOZB21RG
MADE IN JAPAN

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Doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function,
wireless remote control or door lock switch.
■Smart key system
P. 3 7
■ Wireless remote control
P. 4 9
■ Door lock switch
Unlocks all doors
Locks all doors
■ Inside lock button
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
The driver’s door can be
opened by pulling the inside
handles even if the lock but-
tons are in the lock position.

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Locking the front doors from the outside without a keyMove the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door while pulling the door handle.
Vehicles with smart key system
The door cannot be locked if t he “POWER” switch is in ACCES-
SORY or ON mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle.
Depending on the position of the electronic key, the key may not be
detected correctly and the door may be locked.
Vehicles without smart key system
The door cannot be locked if the electronic key is in the key slot.
Rear door child-protector lock
The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the locks
are set.
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down rear door
switches to lock the rear doors.
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Closing the front doors from outside with the inside lock button set in
the locked position
The door cannot be locked if the “POWER” switch is in ACCESSORY or ON
mode, or the electronic key is left in the vehicle. (However, depending on the
key’s location, the system may not be able to detect it. In these instances the
door lock protection function will not operate properly.)
■ Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key.
(P. 450)
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 488)
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.
● Always use a seat belt.
● Always lock all doors.
● Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
● Do not pull the inside handle of the front door while driving.
● Set the rear door child protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seat.

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Back door
The back door can be opened using the back door opener.
■Back door opener
Press the open switch to
unlock the door.
■ Smart key system
P. 3 8

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Luggage compartment light
■ When closing the back door
■ If the back door opener is inoperative
The back door can be operated from the inside.
ON
OFF
ITY13P015
Lower the back door using the back door
handle, and make sure to push the back
door down from the outside to close it.
ITY13P014
Remove the cover.
To protect the cover, place a rag
between the flathead screwdriver and
the cover, as shown in the illustration.
Move the lever.STEP1
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CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the back door closed.
This not only keeps personal belongings from being thrown out, but also pre-
vents exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
■ When children are in the vehicle
● Never leave children unattended in the vehicle as they may lock them-
selves in the vehicle or back door, which could cause the child to overheat
or suffocate, resulting in death or serious injury.
● Do not allow a child open or close the back door. Doing so may cause the
back door to operate unexpectedly and part of the child’s body may
become caught.