2023 TOYOTA PRIUS Owners Manual

1753-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
PRIUS_OM_OM47F32E_(EE)■If a message regarding the state of the electronic key or power switch
mode, etc. is shown
To prevent trapping the electronic key inside the vehicle, leaving the vehicle
without turning off the power switch or other passengers from unintentionally
taking the key out of the vehicle, etc., a message that prompts the user to
confirm the state of the electronic key or power switch mode may be shown
on the multi-information display. In those cases, follow the instructions on the
display immediately.
■If “Key Battery Low Replace Key Battery” is displayed on the multi-infor-
mation display
The electronic key has a low battery. Replace the electronic key battery.
(P. 554)
■Replacing the battery
P. 554
■Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
■If “A New Key has been Registered Contact Your Dealer for Details” is
displayed on the multi-information display
This message will be displayed each time the driver’s door is opened when
the doors are unlocked from the outside for approximately 10 days after a
new electronic key has been registered.
If this message is displayed but you have not had a new electronic key regis-
tered, ask any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any
reliable repairer to check if an unknown electronic key (other than those in
your possession) has been registered.
■If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.

1763-1. Key information
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NOTICE
■To prevent key damage
● Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.
● Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for long periods of time.
● Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.
● Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys
close to such materials.
● Do not disassemble the keys.
● Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the electronic key.
● Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as
TVs, audio systems and induction cookers.
● Do not place the keys near medical electrical equipment such as low-fre-
quency therapy equipment or microwave therapy equipment, and do not
receive medical attention with the keys on your person.
■ Carrying the electronic key on your person
Carry the electronic key 10 cm (3.9 in.) or more away from electric appli-
ances that are turned on. Radio wave s emitted from electric appliances
within 10 cm (3.9 in.) of the electronic key may interfere with the key, caus-
ing the key to not function properly.
■ In case of a smart entry & start system malfunction or other key-related
problems
Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle to
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
■ When an electronic key is lost
If the electronic key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases signifi-
cantly. Visit any authorized Toyota reta iler or Toyota authorized repairer, or
any reliable repairer imm ediately with all remaining electronic keys that
were provided with your vehicle.

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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Operation of each component
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Side doors
◆Smart entry & start system
Carry the electronic key to enable this function.
Grip the driver’s door handle
or front passenger’s door
handle with the sensor (if
equipped) 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.
Touch the lock sensor (the indentation on the surface of the front
door handle) to lock the doors.
Check that the door is securely locked.
◆Wireless remote control
Locks all the doors
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Press and hold to close the side
windows and moon roof (if
equipped).
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Unlocks all the doors
Press and hold to open the side
windows and moon roof (if
equipped).
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: These settings must be customized at any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry func-
tion, wireless remote control or door lock switches.
Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside
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1783-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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■Operation signals
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 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the surface of the
door handle
■Door lock buzzer
If an attempt to lock the doors is made when a door is not fully closed, a
buzzer sounds continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close the door to stop the
buzzer, and lock the vehicle once more.
■Setting the alarm (if equipped)
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. (P. 93)
■If the smart entry & start system or the wireless remote control does not
operate properly
●Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. (P. 636)
●Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. (P. 554) When the door cannot be locked even if
the lock sensor on the surface of the door
handle is touched by a finger, touch the
lock sensor with the palm.
When gloves are being worn, remove the
gloves.

1793-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
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◆Door lock switches
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
◆Inside lock buttons
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
The driver’s door and front pas-
senger’s door (for some models
only) can be opened by pulling
the inside handle even if the
lock buttons are in the lock posi-
tion.
Move the inside lock button to the lock position.
Close the door while pulling the door handle.
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.
Locking and unlocking the doors from the inside
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Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
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1803-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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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.
■Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key.
(P. 636)
■Open door warning buzzer
If the vehicle speed reaches 5 km/h (3 mph), the master warning light flashes
and a buzzer sounds to indicate that the door(s) is not fully closed.
The open door(s) is displayed on the multi-information display.
■Conditions affecting the operation of the smart entry & start system or
wireless remote control
P. 190
■Rear seat reminder function
●In order to remind you not to forget luggage, etc. in the rear seat, when the
power switch is turned off after any of the following conditions are met, a
buzzer will sound and a message will be displayed on the multi-information
display for approximately 6 seconds.
• The hybrid system is started within 10 minutes after opening and closing
a rear door.
• A rear door has been opened and closed after the hybrid system was
started.
However, if a rear door is opened and then closed within approximately 2
seconds, the rear seat reminder function may not operate.
●The rear seat reminder function determines that luggage, etc. has been
placed in a rear seat based on opening and closing of a rear door. There-
fore, depending on the situation, the rear seat reminder function may not
operate and you may still forget luggage, etc. in the rear seat, or it may
operate unnecessarily.
●The rear seat reminder function can be enabled/disabled. (P. 670)
Rear door child-protector lock
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1813-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
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■ Customization
Settings (e.g. operation signal) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 670)
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 could be
thrown out of the vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury.
● Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
● Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
Be especially careful for the driver ’s door and front passenger’s door (for
some models only), as the door may be opened even if the inside lock but-
tons are in locked position.
● Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seats.
■ When opening or closing a door
Check the surroundings of the vehicle such as whether the vehicle is on an
incline, whether there is enough space for a door to open and whether a
strong wind is blowing. When opening or closing the door, hold the door
handle tightly to prepare for any unpredictable movement.
■ When using the wireless remote control and operating the power win-
dows or moon roof (if equipped)
Operate the power window or moon roof after checking to make sure that
there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their body parts
caught in the side window or moon roof. Also, do not allow children to oper-
ate the wireless remote control. It is possible for children and other passen-
gers to get caught in the power window or moon roof.

1823-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Back door
◆Smart entry & start system (if equipped)
Carry the electronic key to enable this function.
Locks all the doors
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Unlocks all the doors
The doors cannot be unlocked
for 3 seconds after the doors are
locked.
◆Wireless remote control
 P. 1 7 7
◆Door lock switches
 P. 1 7 9
Raise the back door while pushing
up the back door opener switch.
The back door can be unlocked/locked and opened/closed by
the following procedures.
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Opening the back door from outside the vehicle