2015 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN key

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1-4. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A11U_(U)
■Certification for the smart key system
oP. 1 2 8
CAUTION
■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices
oP. 1 2 9

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1-4. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
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■Panic mode
■Security feature
oP. 1 2 1
■Conditions affecting operation
oP. 1 2 3
■If the wireless remote control does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (oP. 5 9 9 )
■Electronic key battery depletion
oP. 1 2 7
■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
oP. 4 9 7
■Customization
Settings (e.g. door unlocking function) can be changed.
(Customizable features oP. 6 4 7 )
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 s t o p t h e a l a r m , p r e s s a n y b u t t o n o n
the electronic key.

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1-4. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A11U_(U)
Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
Move the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door.
The door cannot be locked if the “POWER” switch is in ACCESSORY
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.
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.
STEP 1
STEP 2

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■Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key.
(oP. 5 9 9 )
■If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.
■Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features oP. 6 4 7 )

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1-6. Opening and closing the windows
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Before driving
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A11U_(U)
■Customization
The one-touch closing operation can be disabled, except for the driver’s
seat.
(Customizable features oP. 6 4 7 )
CAUTION
■Closing the windows
Observe the following precautions.
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.
●The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the
operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation,
especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is
possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in
the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use
the window lock switch.(oP. 1 7 5 )
●When exiting the vehicle, turn the “POWER” switch off, carry the key and
exit the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation,
due to mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.
■Jam protection function
●Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection
function.
●The jam protection function may not work if something gets caught just
before the window fully closes.
●Check to make sure that all passengers
do not have any part of their body in a
position where it could be caught when
a window is being operated.

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1-8. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system.
■Conditions affecting operation
Depending on the surrounding environment and conditions, the immobilizer
system may not operate properly. This may prevent the hybrid system from
starting. (oP. 1 2 3 )
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the
hybrid system from starting if a key has not been previously regis-
tered in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not
guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.
The indicator light flashes after
the “POWER” switch has been
turned off to indicate that the
system is operating.
The indicator light stops flash-
ing after the “POWER” switch
has been turned to ACCES-
SORY or ON mode to indicate
that the system has been can-
celed.

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2-1. Driving procedures
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47A11U_(U)
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When driving
■Parking the vehicle
St op th e veh i cle co mp lete ly.
Set the parking brake. (oP. 2 6 0 )
Shift the shift position to P. (oP. 2 5 2 )
Check that the shift position indicator shows P. (oP. 2 6 2 )
Press the “POWER” switch to stop the hybrid system.
Slowly release the brake pedal.
Lock the door, making sure that you have the electronic key
on your person.
When parking on a hill, block the wheels as needed.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
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Power (ignition) switch
Performing the following operations when carrying the electronic
key on your person starts the hybrid system or changes “POWER”
switch modes.
■Starting the hybrid system
Check that the charging cable is disconnected. (oP. 9 6 )
Check that the parking brake is set.
Firmly depress the brake pedal.
Check that the “POWER” switch indicator turns green. If the indi-
cator does not turn green, the hybrid system cannot be started.
When the shift position is N, the hybrid system cannot start. Shift
the shift position to P when starting the hybrid system. (oP. 2 5 2 )
Press the “POWER” switch.
The hybrid system can be
started from any “POWER”
switch mode.
Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the hybrid system is
completely started.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4