2016 TOYOTA PRIUS Owners Manual

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An assist grip installed on the ceil-
ing can be used to support your
body while sitting on the seat.
Assist grips
WARNING
Do not use the assist grip when getting in or out of the vehicle or rising from
your seat.
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the assist grip, do not hang any heavy object or put a
heavy load on the assist grip.

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Garage door opener
The garage door opener (HomeLink® Universal Transceiver) is manu-
factured under license from HomeLink®.
The HomeLink
® compatible transceiver in your vehicle has 3 buttons
which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the
programming method below appropriate for the device.
Buttons
Indicator light
: If equipped
The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting systems,
security systems, and other devices.
Programming the HomeLink® (for U.S.A. owners)
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■Programming HomeLink®
Point the remote control
transmitter for the device 1 to
3 in. (25 to 75 mm) from the
HomeLink
® buttons.
Keep the HomeLink® indicator
light in view while programming.
Press and hold one of the
HomeLink® buttons and the
transmitter button. When the
HomeLink
® indicator light
changes from a slow to a
rapid flash, you can release
both buttons.
If the HomeLink® indicator light
comes on but does not flash, or
flashes rapidly for 2 seconds
and remains lit, the HomeLink
®
button is already programmed.
Use the other buttons or follow
the “Reprogramming a
HomeLink
® button” instructions.
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Test the HomeLink® opera-
tion by pressing the newly
programmed button.
If a HomeLink® button has been
programmed for a garage door,
check to see if the garage door
opens and closes. If the garage
door does not operate, see if
your garage transmitter is of the
rolling code type. Press and
hold the programmed
HomeLink
® button. The remote
control transmitter is of the roll-
ing code type if the HomeLink
®
indicator light flashes rapidly for
2 seconds and then remains lit.
If your transmitter is the rolling
code type, proceed to the head-
ing “Programming a rolling code
system”.
Repeat the steps above to program another device for any of the
remaining HomeLink® buttons.
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■Programming a rolling code system (for U.S.A. owners)
If your device is rolling code equipped, follow the steps under the
heading “Programming HomeLink
®” before proceeding with the
steps listed below.
Locate the training button on the ceiling mounted garage door
opener motor. The exact location and color of the button may
vary by brand of garage door opener motor.
Refer to the operation manual supplied with the garage door opener for
the location of the training button.
Press the training button.
Following this step, you have 30 seconds in which to initiate step 3
below.
Press and hold the vehicle’s programmed HomeLink® button for
2 seconds and release it. Repeat this step once again. The
garage door may open.
If the garage door opens, the programming process is complete. If the
door does not open, press and hold the button a third time, and release
after 2 seconds. This third press and release will complete the program-
ming process by opening the garage door.
The ceiling mounted garage door opener motor should now recognize
the HomeLink
® signal and operate the garage door.
Repeat the steps above to program another rolling code system
for any of the remaining HomeLink® buttons.
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■Programming an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)/Programming a
devices in the Canadian market
Place the remote control transmitter 1 to 3 in. (25 to 75 mm)
away from the HomeLink
® buttons.
Keep the HomeLink® indicator light in view while programming.
Press and hold the selected HomeLink® button.
Repeatedly press and release (cyc le) the remote control trans-
mitter for 2 seconds each until step 4 is completed.
When the HomeLink
® indicator light starts to flash rapidly,
release the buttons.
Test the HomeLink
® operation by pressing the newly pro-
grammed button. Check to see if the gate/device operates cor-
rectly.
Repeat the steps above to program another device for any of the
remaining HomeLink
® buttons.
■Programming other devices
To program other devices such as home security systems, home
door locks and lighting, contact yo ur Toyota dealer for assistance.
■Reprogramming a button
The individual HomeLink
® buttons cannot be erased but can be
reprogrammed. To reprogram a button, follow the “Reprogramming
a HomeLink
® button” instructions.
Press the appropriate HomeLink
® button. The HomeLink® indicator
light should come on.
The HomeLink® compatible transceiver in your vehicle continues to send a
signal for up to 20 seconds as long as the button is pressed.
Operating HomeLink®
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Press and hold the desired HomeLink® button. After 20 seconds, the
HomeLink® indicator light will start flashi ng slowly. Keep pressing the
HomeLink® button and press and hold the transmitter button until the
HomeLink® indicator light changes from a slow to a rapid flash.
Release the buttons.
Press and hold the 2 outside but-
tons for 10 seconds until the indi-
cator light flashes.
If you sell your vehicle, be sure to
erase the programs stored in the
HomeLink
® memory.
■ Before programming
●Install a new battery in the remote control transmitter.
● The battery side of the remote control transmitter must be pointed away
from the HomeLink
® button.
■ Certification for the garage door opener
For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
Reprogramming a HomeLink® button
Erasing the entire HomeLink® memory (all three programs)

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For vehicles sold in Canada
■ When support is necessary
Visit on the web at www.homelink.com
or call 1-800-355-3515.
WARNING
■When programming a garage door or other remote control device
The garage door or other device may operate, so ensure people and
objects are out of danger to prevent potential harm.
■ Conforming to federal safety standards
Do not use the HomeLink
® compatible transceiver with any garage door
opener or device that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by
federal safety standards.
This includes any garage door that cannot detect an interfering object. A
door or device without these features increases the risk of death or ser\
ious
injury.