reset TOYOTA PRIUS V 2013 Accessories, Audio & Navigation (in English)
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INTRODUCTION
The REMOTE ENGINE STARTER allows you to start your engine from outside the 
vehicle. It utilizes your vehicle’s keyless entry remote, so there is no need to carry 
around an extra remote. The REMOTE ENGINE STARTER is operated the same 
way for vehicles equipped with or without the Smart Entry / Push Start s\
ystem; simply 
push the remote’s LOCK button in a quick, two-step sequence. In addition, the RE-
MOTE ENGINE STARTER can activate the heater or air conditioner according to your 
preset temperature controls, providing you with a comfortable cabin upon\
 entry. As an 
added convenience, the REMOTE ENGINE STARTER can also activate the defroster 
(when preset) to clear up the windshield during cold weather.
To ensure your safety, and the safety of anyone near the vehicle, the REMOTE 
ENGINE STARTER is designed to shut the engine off when it detects any attempt 
to enter or move the vehicle after a remote engine start. Please consult\
 your Toyota 
dealer for more details.
NOTE: To utilize the REMOTE ENGINE STARTER, your vehicle must have an au-
tomatic transmission; it cannot be used for manual transmission models. \
The trans-
mission range for remote start may be shorter than the remote’s basic keyless entry 
operation. Range can also be affected by the surrounding environment. Laws in some 
communities require that the vehicle be within view of anyone using the \
REMOTE 
ENGINE STARTER. In some states, use of the REMOTE ENGINE STARTER may 
violate state or local laws. Before using the REMOTE ENGINE STARTER, check your 
state and local laws.
For any questions or concerns about the REMOTE ENGINE STARTER, please call 
Toyota Customer Experience at (800) 331-4331.  
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OPERATION
REMOTE ENGINE START 
To start a vehicle remotely, press and release the LOCK button twice within two  
seconds, then press and hold the LOCK button for three seconds.
FOLLOWED IMMEDIATELY BY:  
TWO SECONDS
A)  Press and 
release  
the LOCK 
button.B)  
The  hazard 
lights flash 
once. D)   
The  hazard 
lights flash 
again.
C) 
 Press and 
release  the 
LOCK button 
again.
D) 
 
The  engine 
starts and the 
hazard lights 
flash for 20 
seconds.
20  SECONDS
STEP
 
1. 
 
Press and release the LOCK button on the remote twice within two seconds\
.    
The hazard lights will flash each time.
STEP
 
2. 
 Press and hold the LOCK button on the remote for three seconds. 
 The hazard 
lights flash once when pressed, then again after three seconds. The engine starts, 
and the hazard lights flash for 20 seconds.THREE  SECONDS
A)  Press and 
hold the 
LOCK  
button for 
three  
seconds. B)  
The  hazard 
lights flash 
once.C)  
After  three 
seconds, 
the hazard 
lights flash 
again.
UNLOCKUNLOCK
UNLOCK
NOTE: Any vehicle started with the Remote Engine Starter can idle for a total \
of 20 
minutes. Automatic engine shutdown occurs after 10 minutes, but the vehicle may 
be remotely started as many times as the user wishes and run for an addi\
tional 10 
minutes. After 20 minutes of total operation, however, the vehicle must be started 
manually to reset  the Remote Engine Starter.
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Piezo, the buzzer will chirp the same number\
 of 
times that the light flashes.
For any questions or concerns about the Remote Engine Starter, please call Toyota 
Customer Experience at (800) 331-4331.  
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REMOTE ENGINE STARTER INFORMATION
HEATER / AIR CONDITIONER / DEFROSTER / DEFOGGER SETTINGS
For your comfort and convenience, the vehicle’ s air conditioning system controls can be 
preset to operate the heater, air conditioner, and defroster/defogger at engine startup. 
The two tables below contain the settings recommended for best results. \
Users should 
preset these before exiting the vehicle. (Please see your vehicle’s owner’s manual for 
available settings.) 
VEHICLES  WITH AUTOMATIC AIR  CONDITIONER
Auto Button A/C Button Temperature 
Selector Windshield 
Airflow  Button Fan Speed 
Selector
Heat ON OFF User  
Settings OFF OFF
Cool ON ON User Settings
 
OFF OFF
Defrost OFF ON Max Setting ON HIGH
Defog OFF ON Max Setting ON HIGH
NOTE:
 
The Remote Engine Starter may not activate the rear window  
defroster/defogger
. 
VEHICLES WITH MANUAL AIR CONDITIONER
A/C Button Temperature 
Selector Airflow  
Selector Fan Speed 
Selector
Heat OFF WARM PANEL HIGH
Cool ON COLD
 
P
 ANELHIGH
Defrost ON WARM WINDSHIELD HIGH
Defog ON WARM WINDSHIELD HIGH
NOTE:
 
The Remote Engine Starter may not activate the rear window  
defroster/defogger
. 
VEHICLES WITH HEATED AND VENTILATED SEATS
For vehicles equipped with Heated and Ventilated front seats these features can also be 
turned on so that when the vehicle is remote started these features will\
 provide you with 
additional comfort upon entering the vehicle.  
REMOTE
 
ENGINE   STARTER   RANGE
The Remote Engine Starter can be effectively operated up to 80 feet in an open space. 
The physical makeup of the surrounding environment (hills, trees, build\
ings, etc.) may 
affect the Remote Engine Starter’s maximum range.