2016 TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS Owners Manual

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For safety and security
Double locking system∗
Vehicles employing this system
have labels on the window glass
of both front doors.
Turn the power switch off, have all the passengers exit the vehicle and
ensure that all the doors are closed.
Using the entry function:
Touch the sensor area on the driver’s outside door handle or front
passenger’s door handle twice within 5 seconds.
Using the wireless remote control:
Press twice within 5 seconds.
Using the entry function: Hold the outside door handle on the driver
side or front passenger side.
Using the wireless remote control: Press .
∗: If equipped
Unauthorized access to the vehicle is prevented by disabling the
door unlocking function from both the interior and exterior of
the vehicle.
Setting the double locking system
Canceling the double locking system
WARNING
■ Double locking system precaution
Never activate the double locking system when there are people in the vehi-
cle, because all the doors cannot be opened from inside the vehicle.

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Alar m∗
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is
set:
●A locked door or back door is unlocked or opened in any way other
than using the entry function or wireless remote control.
● The hood is opened.
● The quarter windows or back door window are tapped or broken. (if
equipped)
Close the doors and hood, and
lock all the doors using the entry
function or wireless remote con-
trol. The system will be set auto-
matically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
● Unlock the doors using the entry function or wireless remote con-
trol.
● Start the hybrid system. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped
after a few seconds.)
∗: If equipped
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
Deactivating or stopping the alarm

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For safety and security
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
■ Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of
the following.
● Nobody is in the vehicle.
● The windows is closed before the alarm is set.
● No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
●The doors are unlocked using the
mechanical key.
● A person inside the vehicle opens a door
or hood.
● The 12-volt battery is recharged or
replaced when the vehicle is locked.
(→ P. 452)

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Alarm-operated door lock
In the following cases, depending on the situation, the door may automatically
lock to prevent improper entry into the vehicle:
●When a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door and the alarm is
activated.
● While the alarm is activated, a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the
door.
● When recharging or replacing the 12-volt battery.
■ Customization
The alarm can be set to deactivate when the mechanical key is used to
unlock. (Customizable features: →P. 477)
NOTICE
■ To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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The intrusion sensor detects intruders or movement in the vehicle.
This system is designed to deter and prevent vehicle theft but does
not guarantee absolute security against all intrusions.
■Setting the intrusion sensor
The intrusion sensor will be set automatically when the alarm is set.
(→ P. 9 8 )
■Canceling the intrusion sensor
If you are leaving pets or other moving things inside the vehicle,
make sure to disable the intrusion sensor before setting the alarm,
as they will respond to movement inside the vehicle.
Turn the power switch off.
Press the intrusion sensor
cancel switch.
The intrusion sensor will revert
to on each time the power
switch is turned to ON mode.
Intrusion sensor (if equipped)
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■Canceling and automatic re-enabling of the intrusion sensor
●The alarm will still be set even when the intrusion sensor are canceled.
● After the intrusion sensor are canc eled, pressing the power switch or
unlocking the doors using the entry function or wireless remote control will
re-enable the intrusion sensor.
● The intrusion sensor will automatically be re-enabled when the alarm sys-
tem is deactivated.
■ Intrusion sensor detection considerations
The sensor may trigger the alar m in the following situations:
● Places with extreme vibrations or noises, or situations in which the vehicle is
subject to repeated impacts or vibrations:
• When parked in a parking garage
• When the vehicle is transported by a ferry, trailer, train, etc.
• When ice adhering to the vehicle is removed
• When the vehicle is in an automatic or high-pressure car wash
• When in a hail or lightning storm
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A window is open.
In this case, the sensor may detect the
following:
• Wind or the movement of objects
such as leaves and insects inside the
vehicle
• Ultrasonic waves emitted from devices such as the intrusion sensors
of other vehicles
• The movement of people outside the vehicle
● Unstable items, such as dangling acces-
sories or clothes hanging on the coat
hooks, are in the vehicle.

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NOTICE
■To ensure the intrusion sensor functions correctly
● Installing accessories other than genuine Toyota parts or leaving objects
between the driver’s seat and front passenger’s seat may reduce the
detection performance.
●To ensure that the sensors operate
properly, do not touch or cover them.
● Do not spray air fresheners or other
products directly into the sensor holes.

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