2009 TOYOTA PRIUS lock

418 5-1. Essential information
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NOTICE
■To prevent causing serious damage to the transmission
Never tow this vehicle from the rear with the front wheels on the ground.
■ To prevent damaging the vehicle
● Do not tow the vehicle with the “POWER” switch OFF.
The steering lock mechanism is not strong enough to hold the front wheel
straight.
● When raising the vehicle, ensure adequate ground clearance for towing at
the opposite end of the raised vehicle. Without adequate clearance, the
vehicle could be damaged while being towed.

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Exterior alarm:
One beep
(sounds for 2
seconds)
The lock button has
been pressed while
the hybrid system is
not OFF and the shift
position is in “P”.
Turn the hybrid sys-
tem OFF.
Interior alarm:
One beep (for 5
seconds) The vehicle’s ID code
detection system has
judged that the smart
key is not present
when the “POWER”
switch is pressed.
Check that the
smart key is in the
vehicle and within
the detection area.
AlarmWarning
lightDetailsCorrection procedure

438 5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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Taking out the jack.Open the auxiliary box.
( P. 333)
Unlock the tightening strap.
After storing the jack, make
sure it is securely held by the
tightening strap.
ITY52P002
STEP1
ITY52P003
STEP2

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the electronic key does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doorsUsing the mechanical key
( P. 34) in order to perform
the following operations:
Locks all doors
Unlocks the door
Turning the key rearward unlocks
the driver’s door. Turning the key
once again unlocks the other
doors.
Starting the hybrid system
To start the hybrid system, insert
the key into the key slot.
( P. 134)
If the electronic key battery is di scharged, the doors can be opened
by the mechanical key. The hybrid system can be still started by fol-
lowing the procedure.
■ Replacing the key battery
As this procedure is the temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately. ( P. 392)

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When trouble arises
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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the 12 volt batter y is discharged
The following procedures may be used to start the hybrid system if
the vehicle’s 12 volt battery is discharged.
You can call your Toyota dealer, or qualified repair shop.
If you have a set of jumper (or boo ster) cables and a second vehi-
cle with a 12 volt battery, you can jump start your Toyota following
the steps below.
Open the hood and fuse block cover.
Open the exclusive jump start-
ing terminal cover.
STEP1
STEP2

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6-1. Specifications
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Vehicle specifications
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Vehicle identification
The vehicle identificati on number (VIN) is the legal identifier for your
vehicle. This is the primary identification number for your Toyota. It is
used in registering the ownership of your vehicle.
This number is stamped on the
top left of the instrument panel.
This number is also on the Certi-
fication Label.
The gasoline engine number and
electric motor (traction motor)
number are stamped on the
engine block as shown.Gasoline engine number
Electric motor (traction motor)
number
ITY61P001
ITY61P002
ITY61P003

466 6-1. Specifications
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Electrical system
Transmission
12 volt battery
Open voltage at
68F (20 C): 12.6 
12.8 V Fully charged
12.2  12.4 V Half charged
11 . 5  11.9 V Discharged
(Voltage is checked 20 minutes after
the hybrid system and all lights are
turned off.)
Charging rates 3.5 A max.
Fluid capacity
Drain and refill3.8 qt. (3.6 L, 3.2 lmp.qt.)
Fluid type Toyota Genuine ATF WS
NOTICE
■Transmission fluid type
Using transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by
vibration, and ultimately damage the transmission of your vehicle.

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6-2. Customization
Customizable features
ItemFunctionDefault settingCustomizedsetting
Smart key
system
(
P. 36) Smart key system ON OFF
Operation signal
(Emergency flashers)
ON OFF
Operation signal
(Buzzer) ON OFF
Wireless
remote
control
(
P. 49) Unlocking operation
Driver’s door
unlocked in 1-
step, all doors
unlocked
in 2-stepAll doors
unlocked in 1-step
Time elapsed before
automatic door lock
function is activated if
door is not opened after
being unlocked 60 seconds
OFF
30 seconds
Your vehicle includes a variety of electronic features that can be per-
sonalized to your preferences. Programming these preferences
requires specialized equipment and may be performed by an autho-
rized Toyota dealership.
Some function settings are changed simultaneously with other functions
being customized. Contact your Toyota dealer for further details.