2010 TOYOTA PRIUS remote control

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■Panic mode
■ Door lock buzzer (vehicl es with entry function)
If a door or back door is not fully closed, a buzzer sounds continuously for 10
seconds if an attempt to lock the door is made. Fully close the door to stop
the buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.
■ Electronic key battery depletion
● The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the electronic key is not used.) If the smart key system or the
wireless remote control function does not operate, or the detection area
becomes smaller, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when
necessary. (  P. 460)
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft.
(1 m) of the following electrical appliance that produce a magnetic field.
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Glass top ranges
• Table lamps
When is pushed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound for
about 60 seconds and the vehicle lights
will flash to deter any person from trying
to break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.

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Conditions aff ecting operation
The smart key system and wireless remote control use weak radio waves. In
the following situations, the communication between the electronic key and
the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart key system and wireless
remote control from operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 541)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
● When carrying a portable radio, ce llular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication devices
● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
● When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following
devices that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key
• A wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computer
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window (vehicles with entry function)

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Side doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function,
wireless remote control or door lock switch.
■ Entry function (if equipped)
P. 4 3
■ Wireless remote control
P. 6 3
■ Keys
The doors can also be locked a nd unlocked with the mechanical
key. ( P. 541)
■ Door lock switch
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
■ Inside lock button
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
The front doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handles
even if the lock buttons are in
the lock position.

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Back door
The back door can be locked/unlocked and opened by the following
procedures.
■ Unlocking and locking the back door
Door lock switch
P. 6 7
Entry function (if equipped)
 P. 4 3
Wireless remote control
 P. 6 3
■ Opening the back door from outside the vehicle
Press
Raise

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3-1. Using the air conditioning system and defogger
Air conditioning system .... 270
Using the steering wheel  climate remote control 
switches ......................... 280
Solar Ventilation 
System ........................... 282
Remote Air Conditioning  System ........................... 285
Rear window and outside rear  view mirror defoggers .... 289
3-2. Using the audio system Audio system type............ 291
Using the radio ................. 294
Using the CD player ......... 303
Playing back MP3 and WMA discs............................... 311
Optimal use of the audio 
system ........................... 319
Using the AUX adapter .... 322
Using the steering 
switches ......................... 323
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Using the steering wheel climate remote control switches
Adjusting the temperature settingPress “ ” on to increase the temperature and “ ” to
decrease the temperature.
Some air conditioning features can be controlled using the switches
on the steering wheel.
Outside air or recirculated
air mode
Temperature control
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Interior features
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■Efficient use of the So lar Ventilation System
Efficient control of temperature increase can be achieved by using the sys-
tem in conjunction with the Remote Air Conditioning System. ( P. 285)
■ Operating conditions
The Solar Ventilation System may not operate under the following circum-
stances due to a lack of power from the solar panel:
● Low amount of sunlight
● Ever when a part of the solar panel is cast by a shadow.
● Ever when a part of the solar panel is covered by fallen leaves or dirt.
● The solar panel is not at a high temperature.
■ When using the Sola r Ventilation System
● Make sure that the “POWER” switch is in ON mode when turning the
ventilation switch on. If the ventilation switch is turned on while the
“POWER” switch is OFF, the air mode and the status of the air vents will
remain unchanged.
● Remove dirt or fallen leaves from the solar panel in order to ensure suffi-
cient electrical output.
● If the Solar Ventilation System is not needed, be sure to turn the ventila-
tion switch off, otherwise the following problems may occur:
• Dirty air and exhaust fumes from ot her vehicles may be drawn from
outside.
• Use in winter may cause heated interior air to leave the vehicle, thus leading to a drop in temperature.
■ Noises when using the Solar Ventilation System
If the amount of sunlight is insufficient, you may hear a sound coming from
the air conditioning system. This is the sound of a control function to pre-
serve the fan and does not indicate a malfunction.

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Remote Air Conditioning System
■Using the Remote Air Conditioning System effectively
Efficiency can be increased by using the system in conjunction with the
Solar Ventilation System. ( P. 282)
: If equipped
The Remote Air Conditioning System uses electrical energy stored
in the hybrid battery (traction batt ery) and allows the air conditioning
to be operated by remote control.
■ Activating the Remote Air Conditioning System
Press and hold the to
operate the Remote Air Condi-
tioning System.
• The system will shut off if a door is opened.
• The system can be stopped
by pressing the
twice.