2013 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS key

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If the hybrid system will not start
Reasons for the hybrid system not starting vary depending on the
situation. Check the following and perform the appropriate proce-
dure:
The hybrid system will not start even though the correct
starting procedure is being followed (P. 206)
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
The electronic key may not be functioning properly.
*
(P. 513)
There may not be sufficient fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. (P. 4 5 )
There may be a malfunction in the immobilizer system.
*
(P. 138)
There may be a malfunction in the P position control system.
*
(P. 211, 467, 467)
*: It may not be possible to shift the shift position from P to other posi-
tion.
The interior lights and headlights are dim, or the horn does
not sound or sounds at a low volume
One of the following may be the cause of the problem:
The 12-volt battery may be discharged. (P. 516)
The 12-volt battery terminal connections may be loose or cor-
roded.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
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If you lose your keys
New genuine keys can be made by any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional using
the other key and the key number stamped on your key number
plate.

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5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
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If the electronic key does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors
Use the mechanical key (P. 6 1 )
in order to perform the following
operations:
Locks all the doors
Unlocks the door
If communication between the electronic key and vehicle is inter-
rupted (P. 73) or the electronic key cannot be used because the
battery is depleted, the smart entry & start system and wireless
remote control cannot be used. In such cases, the doors can be
opened and the hybrid system can be started by following the proce-
dure below.

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Starting the hybrid system
Depress the brake pedal.
Touch the Toyota emblem side of
the electronic key to the
“POWER” switch.
If any of the doors is opened or
closed while the key is being
touched to the switch, an alarm
will sound to indicate that the start
function cannot detect the elec-
tronic key.
Press the “POWER” switch within 10 seconds of the buzzer
sounding, keeping the brake pedal depressed.
In the event that the hybrid system still cannot be operated, contact
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified
and equipped professional.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3

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When trouble arises
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Stopping the hybrid system
Set the parking brake, shift the shift position to P and press the “POWER”
switch as you normally do when stopping the hybrid system.
Replacing the key battery
As the above procedure is a temporary measure, it is recommended that the
electronic key battery be replaced immediately when the battery is depleted.
(P. 424)
Changing “POWER” switch modes
Within 10 seconds of the buzzer sounding, release the brake pedal and
press the “POWER” switch.
The hybrid system does not start and modes will be changed each time the
switch is pressed. (P. 208)

550 6-2. Customization
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ItemFunctionDefault
settingCustom-
ized
setting
Smart entry
& start sys-
tem
(P. 64) and
wireless
remote
control
(P. 87)Operation
signals (Emer-
gency flashers)ON OFF – O O
Time elapsed
before auto-
matic door lock
function is acti-
vated if door is
not opened after
being unlocked30 seconds60 seconds
––O
120
seconds
Open door
reminder buzzer
(When locking
the vehicle)ON OFF – – O
Adjust the vol-
ume of buzzer
soundsLevel 7Level 1 to 6
OOO
OFF
Alarm
(P. 145)Deactivates the
alarm when the
doors are
unlocked using
the mechanical
keyOFF ON – – O
Automatic
light control
system
(P. 253)Light sensor
sensitivityLevel 3Levels 1 to
5OOO

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Vehicle specifications
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*: When the customized settings are changed using the navigation system,
these functions will be changed between ON and OFF simultaneously.
ItemFunctionDefault set-
tingCustom-
ized
setting
Illumination
(P. 341)Time elapsed
before lights turn
off15 secondsOFF
–OO 7.5
seconds
30 seconds
Operation when
the doors are
unlocked
*
ON OFF – O O
Operation after
the “POWER”
switch turned
OFF
*
ON OFF – O O
Operation when
you approach
the vehicle with
the electric key
on your person
(When the per-
sonal/interior
light main switch
is door position)
*
ON OFF – O O
Foot lights ON OFF – – O
Foot lights oper-
ation when the
vehicle is run-
ningON OFF – – O

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Vehicle specifications
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ItemFunctionDefault set-
tingCustom-
ized
setting
Automatic
air condition-
ing system
(P. 320)Switching
between outside
air and recircu-
lated air mode
linked to “AUTO”
switch operationON OFF – O O
Heating/cooling
operation mini-
mized in Eco
drive modeON OFF – – O
Panoramic
roof shades
door lock-
linked auto-
matic closing
function
(P. 364)Operates when
the “POWER”
switch is turned
off and the doors
are locked from
inside or outside
the vehicle using
the wireless
remote control,
or are locked
from outside the
vehicle using the
smart entry &
start system or
mechanical keyON OFF – – O