remote control TOYOTA PRIUS 2008 2.G Owners Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Hybrid system .................... 22Hybrid system ...................... 22
1-2. Key information .................. 34 Keys ..................................... 34
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
back door .......................... 36
Smart key system................. 36
Wireless remote control ....... 49
Doors.................................... 51
Back door ............................. 54
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel) ................................ 57
Front seats ........................... 57
Rear seats ............................ 59
Head restraints ..................... 62
Seat belts ............................. 64
Steering wheel ..................... 70
Anti- glare inside rear view mirror .................................. 71
Outside rear view mirrors ..... 73
1-5. Opening and closing the windows and
moon roof ......................... 75
Power windows .................... 75
1-6. Refueling ............................. 78 Opening the fuel tank cap .... 78 1-7. Theft deterrent system ....... 81
Immobilizer system ............... 81
Alarm .................................... 84
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................... 86
1-8. Safety information .............. 87 Correct driving posture ......... 87
SRS airbags ......................... 89
Front passenger occupant classification system ......... 101
Child restraint systems ....... 107
Installing child restraints ..... 110
2-1. Driving procedures........... 120 Driving the vehicle .............. 120
Power (ignition) switch........ 130
Transmission ...................... 136
Turn signal lever (Type A) ............................ 140
Turn signal lever (Type B) ............................ 141
Parking brake ..................... 142
2-2. Instrument cluster ............ 143 Gauges and meters ............ 143
Indicators and warning lights ................................. 146
2-3. Operating the lights and windshield wipers .......... 150
Headlight switch (Type A) ............................ 150
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Headlight switch (Type B) ............................ 153
Fog light switch ................... 156
Windshield wipers and washer (Type A) ............... 158
Windshield wipers and washer (Type B) ............... 160
Rear window wiper and washer (Type A) ............... 162
Rear window wiper and washer (Type B) ............... 163
2-4. Using other driving systems ........................... 164
Cruise control ...................... 164
Rear view monitor system... 167
Driving assist systems ........ 170
2-5. Driving information ........... 173 Cargo and luggage ............. 173
Vehicle load limits ............... 176
Winter driving tips ............... 177
Trailer towing ...................... 181
Dinghy towing ..................... 182
3-1. Using the touch screen .... 186 Touch screen ...................... 186
Setting the touch screen (Vehicles with AUX
adapter) ............................ 191
Setting the touch screen (Vehicles without AUX
adapter) ............................ 196 3-2. Using the air conditioning
system and
defogger .......................... 201
Automatic air conditioning system (Vehicles with AUX
adapter) ............................ 201
Automatic air conditioning system (Vehicles without
AUX adapter) ................... 208
Using the steering wheel climate remote control
switches ........................... 215
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers ......................... 217
3-3. Using the audio system ... 219 Audio system type (Vehicle with AUX adapter) ............ 219
Audio system type (Vehicle without AUX adapter) ....... 222
Using the radio (vehicle with AUX adapter) ............ 225
Using the radio (Vehicle without AUX adapter) ....... 234
Using the CD player (Vehicle with AUX
adapter) ............................ 239
Using the CD player (Vehicle without AUX
adapter) ............................ 247
Playing MP3 and WMA discs ................................. 254
Optimal use of the audio (Vehicle with AUX
adapter) ............................ 262
Optimal use of the audio system (Vehicle without
AUX adapter) ................... 266
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Climate remote control switches P. 215
Audio remote control switches P. 269
Instrument panel light control P. 144
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: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner’s Manual”.

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Installation of a mobile two-way radio systemAs the installation of a mobile two- way radio system in your vehicle
could affect electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection
system/sequential multiport fuel injection system, cruise control sys-
tem, anti-lock brake system, vehicle stability control system, SRS air-
bag system and seat belt pretensioner system and Toyota hybrid
system, be sure to check with your Toyota dealer for precautionary
measures or special instructions regarding installation.
High voltage parts and cables on th e hybrid vehicles emit approxi-
mately the same amount of elec tromagnetic waves as the conven-
tional gasoline powered vehicles or home electronic appliances
despite of their electromagnetic shielding.
Unwanted noise may occur in the reception of the mobile two-way
radio.
Scrapping of your Toyota
The SRS airbag and seat belt pret ensioner devices in your Toyota
contain explosive chemic als. If the vehicle is scrapped with the air-
bags and seat belt pretensioners left as they are, this may cause an
accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of the SRS airbag
and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Toyota dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply,
See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazar douswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These
components may include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wire-
less remote control batteries.

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1-1. Hybrid system .................. 22Hybrid system .................... 22
1-2. Key information................ 34 Keys ................................... 34
1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors and
back door........................ 36
Smart key system .............. 36
Wireless remote control ..... 49
Doors ................................. 51
Back door ........................... 54
1-4. Adjustable components (seats, mirrors, steering
wheel).............................. 57
Front seats ......................... 57
Rear seats.......................... 59
Head restraints................... 62
Seat belts ........................... 64
Steering wheel ................... 70
Anti- glare inside rear view mirror ............................... 71
Outside rear view mirrors ... 73 1-5. Opening and closing the
windows and
moon roof ....................... 75
Power windows .................. 75
1-6. Refueling........................... 78 Opening the fuel tank cap .. 78
1-7. Theft deterrent system .... 81 Immobilizer system ............ 81
Alarm (if equipped)............. 84
Theft prevention labels (U.S.A.) ............................ 86
1-8. Safety information ........... 87 Correct driving posture....... 87
SRS airbags ....................... 89
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 101
Child restraint systems..... 107
Installing child restraints... 110

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1-2. Key information
Keys
Using the mechanical keyTake out the mechanical key.
After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key. Carry
the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic
key battery is depleted or the
smart key system does not oper-
ate properly, you will need the
mechanical key.
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart keysystem ( P. 36)
• Operating the wireless
remote control function
( P. 49)
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Vehicle without smart entry & start system
Electronic keys
Operating the wireless
remote control function
( P. 49)
Mechanical keys
Key number plate

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■Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors
have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■ Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations,
the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may be
affected, preventing the smart key system and wireless remote control from
operating properly. (Way of coping: P. 450)
● When the electronic 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 electri-
cal noise
● When carrying a portable radio, ce llular phone, cordless phone or other
wireless communication devices
● When the electronic key has come into contact with, or is covered by a
metallic object
● When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
● When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following
devices that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key
• A wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computer
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
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Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks.
Turn the “POWER” switch OFF.
When the indicator on the key surface is turned off, push and hold for approximately 5 seconds while pushing the button on
the key.
The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below.
(Wait for at least 5 seconds after each operation to continue an operation.)
Unlock the doors using the wireless remote control and open one of
the doors.
If a door is not opened within 30 seconds after is pressed, the
doors will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set.
In case that the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm.
(P. 84)
STEP1
STEP2
ModeUnlocking doorsBeep
Driver’s door
unlocking mode Hold the driver’s door
handle to unlock only the
driver’s
Exterior: one beep
Interior: two beeps
sound three times
Hold the passenger’s door
handle or back door
opener to unlock all the
doors
All doors
unlocking mode Hold the front door handle
or back door opener to
unlock all the doors Exterior: one beep
Interior: two beeps
sound twice
Single door
unlocking mode Hold the driver’s door or
back door opener to unlock
the door.
Exterior: one beeps
Interior: two beeps
sound once
Hold the passenger’s door
handle to unlock all the
doors
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■Battery-saving function
In the following circumstances, the entry function is disabled in order to pre-
vent the vehicle and electronic key batteries from discharging.
● When the entry function has not been used for 2 weeks or more
● When the electronic key has been left within approximately 3 ft. (1 m) of
the vehicle for 10 minutes or more
The system will resume operation when...
● The vehicle is locked using the door handle lock switch
● The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control function
(P. 49) or the mechanical key ( P. 450)
■ Electronic key battery depletion
● The standard battery life is 1 to 3 years. (The battery becomes depleted
even if the electronic key is not used.) If the smart key system or the
wireless remote control function does not operate, or the detection area
becomes smaller, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when
necessary. (  P. 396)
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft.
(1 m) of the following electrical appliances.
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Table lamps
■ To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from
the outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the
key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly.
(The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention may not func-
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Note for the smart key system
● Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection
areas), the system may not operate properly in the following cases.
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle,
near the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or
unlocked.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, luggage cover, floor or in the glove box when the engine is started or engine switch modes are
changed.
● The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door
handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash. (The doors will automatically
be locked after approximately 30 seconds if the doors are not opened
and closed.)
● Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.
● If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec-
tronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not
be unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to
unlock the doors.)
■ When the vehicle is not dr iven for extended periods
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the anti-theft system automatically locks the vehicle again.