2017 TOYOTA PRIUS C door handle

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PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
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◆Entry function (if equipped)
Carry the electronic key to enable this function.Grip the driver's door handle
to unlock the door.
* (Grip the
passenger's door handle to
unlock all the doors.)
Make sure to touch the sensor
on the back of the handle.
The doors cannot be unlocked
for 3 seconds after the doors are
locked.
*: The door unlock settings can be changed. ( →P. 133)
Touch the lock sensor (the indentation on the side of the door
handle) to lock the doors.
Check that the door is securely locked.
Side doors
Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside
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PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
■Operation signals
Vehicles without a smart key system
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/
unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
Vehicles with a smart key system
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: once; Unlocked: twice)
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again. (How-
ever, depending on the location of the electronic key, the key may be
detected as being in the vehicle. In this case, vehicle may be unlocked.\
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■ When the door cannot be locked by th e lock sensor on the surface of the
door handle
■ Door lock buzzer (vehicles with a smart key system)
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a
buzzer sounds continuously. Fully close the door to stop the buzzer, and lock
the vehicle once more.
■ If the smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate
properly
Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. ( →P. 516)
Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. ( →P. 448)
Use your palm to touch the lock sensor.

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Operation of each component
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
◆Door lock switchLocks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
◆Inside lock buttonsLocks the door
Unlocks the door
The front doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handle
even if the lock buttons are in
the lock position.
Move the inside door lock button to the lock position.
Close the door.
Vehicles without a smart key system
The door cannot be locked if either of the front doors is open and the
key is in the engine switch.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The door cannot be locked if the “P OWER” 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.
Unlocking and locking the doors from the inside
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Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
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Operation of each component
PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
■Switching the door unlock functi on (vehicles with a smart key system)
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks using the wireless
remote control.
Turn the “POWER” switch off.
When the indicator light on the key surface is not on, press and hold
or for about 5 seconds while pressing and holding .
The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below.
(When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at least
5 seconds, and repeat step 2.)
■ Conditions affecting the operation of the smart key system or wireless
remote control
Vehicles without a smart key system
The wireless remote control function may not operate normally in the follow-
ing situations:
● When the wireless key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical
noise
● When carrying a portable radio, cellul ar phone or other wireless communi-
cation device
● When the wireless key is in contact with, or is covered by a metallic object
● When other wireless keys (that emits radio waves) are being used nearby
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window
Vehicles with a smart key system
→P. 142
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Unlocking doorsBeep
Holding the driver's door handle
unlocks only the driver's door.
Exterior: Beeps 3 times
Interior: Beeps once
Holding the front passenger’s door
handle unlocks all the doors.
Holding either front door handle
unlocks all the doors.Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Beeps once

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PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)■
Customization that can be co nfigured at Toyota dealer
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features →P. 556)
WARNING
■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.
● Ensure that all the doors are properly closed.
● Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
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.

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PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
Lower the back door using the
back door handle, and make sure
to push the back door down from
the outside to close it.
■Luggage compartment light
The luggage compartment light turns on when the back door is opened.
When closing the back door
WARNING
■Caution while driving
● Keep the back door closed while driving.
If the back door is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or lug-
gage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident.
In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a seri-
ous health hazard. Make sure to close the back door before driving.
● Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the back door is fully closed. If
the back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving,
causing an accident.
● Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden
braking or a collision, they are susceptible to death or serious injury.

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PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
WARNING
●Do not pull on the back door damper stay to close the back door, and do
not hang on the back door damper stay.
Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door damper stay to
break, causing an accident.
● If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the back door, it
may suddenly shut again after being opened, causing someone’s hands,
head or neck to be caught and injured. When installing an accessory part
to the back door, using a genuine Toyota part is recommended.
●The back door may suddenly shut if it is
not opened fully. It is more difficult to
open or close the back door on an
incline than on a level surface, so
beware of the back door unexpectedly
opening or closing by itself. Make sure
that the back door is fully open and
secure before using the luggage com-
partment.
● When closing the back door, take extra
care to prevent your fingers etc. from
being caught.
● When closing the back door, make sure
to press it lightly on its outer surface. If
the back door handle is used to fully
close the back door, it may result in
hands or arms being caught.

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PRIUS c_U (OM52J11U)
●Unlocks and locks the side doors ( →P. 126)
● Unlocks and locks the back door ( →P. 135)
● Starts the hybrid system ( →P. 188)
■Antenna location
■ Effective range (areas within whic h the electronic key is detected)
When starting the hybrid system or changing “POWER” switch modes
The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the vehi-
cle.
Smart key system∗
∗: If equipped
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying
the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
The driver should always carry the electronic key.
Antennas inside the cabin
Antennas outside the cabin
Antenna outside the luggage compart-
ment
When locking or unlocking the doors
The system can be operated when
the electronic key is within about 2.3
ft. (0.7 m) of an outside door handle.
(Only the doors detecting the key
can be operated.)1
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