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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47787U_(U)
■
Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms are used to prevent theft of the
vehicle and unforeseeable accidents resulting from erroneous operation.
Take appropriate measures in response to any warning message shown on
the multi-information display. ( P. 556)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures
when only alarms are sounded. 
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior alarm 
sounds once for 
5 seconds An attempt was made to 
lock the vehicle while a 
door is open Close all of the doors 
and lock the doors 
again
Interior alarm 
pings continu-
ously
*1
The “POWER” switch was 
turned to ACCESSORY 
mode while the driver’s 
door was open (or the 
driver’s door was opened 
while the “POWER” switch 
was in ACCESSORY 
mode) Turn the “POWER” 
switch off and close 
the driver’s door
Interior alarm 
sounds continu-
ously
*1
When the “POWER” 
switch is in ON mode or 
ACCESSORY mode, an 
attempt was made to open 
the door and exit the vehi-
cle, and the shift position 
was not in P Shift the shift position 
to P and turn the 
“POWER” switch off
Interior and exte-
rior alarms sound 
continuously
*1
When the “POWER” 
switch is in ON mode or 
ACCESSORY mode, the 
driver’s door was closed 
after the key was carried 
outside the vehicle, and 
the shift position not in P Shift the shift position 
to P, turn the 
“POWER” switch off 
and close the driver’s 
door again 
         
        
        
     
        
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■
Certification for the smart key system
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: NI4TMLF8-2
FCC ID: HYQ14ACX FCC ID: HYQ14ADF
FCC ID: HYQ13CZD FCC ID: HYQ13CZE
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. 
For vehicles sold in 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.
CAUTION
■Caution regarding interfer ence with electronic devices
 P. 125 
         
        
        
     
        
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Shift the shift position to P or N,
and press and hold the door lock
switch (
 or ) for about 5
seconds 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.
STEP 2 
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 
         
        
        
     
        
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CAUTION
■
To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure 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 the doors.
● Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
● Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving. 
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehi-
cle and it may result in serious injury or death.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even
if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.
● Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seats.
■ When opening or closing a door
Check the surroundings of the vehicle such as whether the vehicle is on an
incline, whether there is enough space for a door to open and whether a
strong wind is blowing. When opening or closing the door, hold the door han-
dle tightly to prepare for any unpredictable movement. 
         
        
        
     
        
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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47787U_(U)
CAUTION
■Head restraint precautions
Observe the following precautions regarding the head restraints. Failure to
do so may result in death or serious injury.
● Use the head restraints designed for each respective seat.
● Adjust the head restraints to the correct position at all times.
● After adjusting the head restraints, push down on them and make sure
they are locked in position.
● Do not drive with the head restraints removed. 
         
        
        
     
        
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Auto  anti-glare  inside  rear  view  mirror  (without  garage  door
opener)
Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles
behind, the reflected light  is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti-glare
function mode 
ON/OFF
When the automatic anti-glare
function is in ON mode, the indi-
cator illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode
each time the “POWER” switch is
turned to ON mode.
Pressing the button turns the
function to OFF mode. (The indi-
cator also turns off.)
Auto anti-glare inside rear vi ew mirror (with garage door opener)
Responding to the level of brightness of the headlights of vehicles
behind, the reflected light  is automatically reduced.
Changing automatic anti-glare
function modeON
OFF
When the automatic anti-glare
function is in ON mode, the indi-
cator illuminates.
The function will set to ON mode
each time the “POWER” switch is
turned to ON mode.
Turns the function to OFF mode,
the indicator turns off.
Indicator
Indicator 
         
        
        
     
        
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PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47787U_(U)
■Certifications for the immobilizer system 
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-1
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.
For vehicles sold in 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.  
         
        
        
     
        
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Your vehicle is equipped with 
ADVANCED AIRBAGS designed based
on the US motor vehicle safety  standards (FMVSS208). The airbag
sensor assembly (ECU) controls ai rbag deployment based on infor-
mation obtained from the sensors  etc. shown in the system compo-
nents diagram above. This inform ation includes crash severity and
occupant information. As the air bags deploy, a chemical reaction in
the inflators quickly fills the airbags  with nontoxic gas to help restrain
the motion of the occupants.
■ If the SRS airbags deploy (inflate)
● Bruising and slight abrasions may result from contact with a deploying
(inflating) SRS airbag.
● A loud noise and white powder will be emitted.
● Parts of the airbag module (steering wheel hub, airbag cover and inflator)
as well as the front seats, parts of the front and rear pillars, and roof side
rails, may be hot for several minutes. The airbag itself may also be hot.
● The windshield may crack.
● For Safety Connect subscribers, if the SRS airbags deploy or in the event
of a severe rear-end collision, the system is designed to send an emer-
gency call to the response center, notifying them of the vehicle’s location
(without needing to push the “SOS” button) and an agent will attempt to
speak with the occupants to ascertain the level of emergency and assis-
tance required. If the occupants are unable to communicate, the agent
automatically treats the call as an emergency and helps to dispatch the
necessary emergency services. ( P. 415)