2012 TOYOTA PRIUS C lock

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■Panic mode
Vehicles without a smart key system
Vehicles with a smart key system
■ Door lock buzzer (vehicl es with a smart key system)
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a
buzzer sounds continuously. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock
the vehicle once more.
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
When is pressed for longer
than about one second, an alarm will
sound intermittently and the vehicle
lights will flash to deter any person from
trying to break into or damage your
vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on
the wireless remote control.
When is pressed for longer
than about one second, an alarm will
sound intermittently and the vehicle
lights will flash to deter any person from
trying to break into or damage your
vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on
the electronic key.

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Before driving
■
Conditions affecting operation
Vehicles without a smart key system
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations:
●When the wireless 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, cell ular phone or other wireless commu-
nication device
● When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic
object
● When other wireless keys (that emits radio waves) are being used
nearby
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
Vehicles with a smart key system
P. 5 5
■ If the wireless remote control does not operate properly (vehicles with
a smart key system)
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key.
( P. 473)
■ Key battery depletion
Vehicles without a smart key system
If the wireless remote control function does not operate, the battery may be
depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 397)
Vehicles with a smart key system
P. 5 8
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 397

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■Confirmation of the registered key number (vehicles with a smart key
system)
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
your Toyota dealer for details.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. wireless remote control system) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 516)
■Certification for wireless remote control
U.S.A.
FCC ID: HYQ23AAC
FCC ID: HYQ12BDM
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.
Canada
NOTE:
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.

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Before driving
Side doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function,
wireless remote control, key or door lock switch.
■Entry function (if equipped)
P. 4 7
■ Wireless remote control
P. 6 1
■ Key
Turning the key operates the doors as follows:
Vehicles without a smart key system Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
Driver’s side only: Turning the
key unlocks the driver’s door.
Turning the key again within 5
seconds unlocks the other
doors.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical
key. (P. 473)
■ Door lock switch
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors

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Locking the front doors from the outside without a keyMove the inside door lock button to the lock position.
Close the door.
Vehicles without a smart key system The door cannot be locked if either of the front doors is open and
the key is in the engine switch.
Vehicles with a 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.
The key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.
■ Inside lock buttons
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
The front doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handle
even if the lock buttons are in
the lock position.
STEP1
STEP2

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Before driving
Rear door child-protector lock
The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the lock
is set.Unlock
Lock
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down on each rear
door switch to lock both rear
doors.

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Automatic door locking and unlocking systemsThe following functions can be set or canceled:
■ Setting and canceling the functions
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure
below:
Vehicles without a smart key system
Close all the doors and turn the engine switch to the “ON”
position. (Perform within 20 seconds.)
Vehicles with a smart key system
Close all the doors and switch the “POWER” switch to ON
mode. (Perform within 20 seconds.)
FunctionOperation
Shift position linked
door locking function Shifting the shift lever out of P locks all
doors.
Shift position linked
door unlocking function Shifting the shift lever to P unlocks all doors.
Speed linked door lock-
ing function (vehicles
with a smart key sys-
tem) All doors are locked when the vehicle speed
is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or
higher.
Driver’s door linked
door unlocking function
(vehicles without a
smart key system) All doors are unlocked when the driver’s
door is opened within 45 seconds after turn-
ing the engine switch to “ACC” or “LOCK”.
Driver’s door linked
door unlocking function
(vehicles with a smart
key system) All doors are unlocked when the driver’s
door is opened within 45 seconds after turn-
ing the “POWER” switch off.
STEP1
STEP2
STEP2

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Before driving
Shift the shift lever to P or N, and
press and hold the door lock
switch (
or ) for about 5 sec-
onds then release.
The shift position corresponding
to the desired function to be set
are shown as follows.
Use the same procedure to can-
cel the function.
When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are
locked and then unlocked.
STEP2
FunctionShift positionDoor lock switch position
Shift position linked door lock-
ing function P
Shift position linked door
unlocking function
Speed linked door locking func-
tion N
Driver’s door linked door unlock-
ing function
■ Using the mechanical key (vehicles with a smart key system)
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key.
(P. 473)
■ If a wrong key is used (veh icles with a smart key system)
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.
■ Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 516)