start TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2013 1.G Owner's Manual

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■Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is
detected)
Vehicles with entry function of driver’s door When locking or unlockingthe door
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of
driver’s door handle.
When starting the hybridsystem or changing
“POWER” switch modes
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
inside the vehicle.
Vehicles with entry function of front and back doors
When locking or unlockingthe doors
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of
either of the outside front
door handle and back door
opener switch. (Only the
doors detecting the key can
be operated.)
When starting the hybrid
system or changing
“POWER” switch modes
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
inside the vehicle.

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*1: A message will be shown on the multi-information display in the instru-ment cluster.
*2: If the hybrid system does not start when the electronic key is inside thevehicle, the electronic key battery may be depleted or there may be dif-
ficulties receiving signal from the key. ( P. 591)
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm
pings once
*1
The electronic key has a
low battery Replace the electronic
key battery
An attempt was made to
start the hybrid system
without the electronic key
being present, or the elec-
tronic key was not func-
tioning normally Start the hybrid sys-
tem with the elec-
tronic key present
*2
Interior alarm
pings once and
exterior alarm
sounds 3 times
*1
The driver’s door was
closed after the key was
carried outside the vehicle,
and the “POWER” switch
was not turned OFF
Turn the “POWER”
switch off and close
the driver’s door again
An occupant carried the
electronic key outside the
vehicle and closed the
door while the “POWER”
switch was not OFF Bring the electronic
key back into the vehi-
cle

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■Note for the entry function
● 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 door pockets or glove box when the hybrid system is started or
“POWER” switch modes are changed.
● Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the
door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave
reception conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the cabin
and the door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the
electronic key inside the vehicle.
● As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may
be locked or unlocked by anyone.
● Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to
start the hybrid system if the electronic key is near the window.
● 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 when the electronic key is
within the effective range. (The door will automatically be locked after
approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)
● 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.)

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If the smart key system does not operate properly
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( P. 591)
● Starting the hybrid system: P. 592
■ Electronic key battery depletion
● The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
● If the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin when the
hybrid system stops. ( P. 114)
● As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will
become depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following
symptoms indicate that the electronic key battery may be depleted.
Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 493)
• The smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate.
• The detection area becomes smaller.
• The LED indicator on the key surface does not turn on.
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft.
(1 m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Charging cellular phones or cordless phones
• Induction cookers
• Table lamps
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
 P. 493
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 639)

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Smart key system (without entr y function)
Starting and stopping the hybrid system can be performed simply by
carrying the electroni c key on your person, for example in your
pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)

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Antenna location a
nd effective range
■ Antenna location
Antennas inside cabin
■ Effective range (areas within which 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 vehicle.

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■Conditions affecting operation
 P. 1 1 9
■ Electronic key battery depletion
 P. 123
■ To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system.
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 door lock prevention may not operate.)
■ Note for the smart key system
● Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection
areas), the system may not operate properly.
For example, the electronic key is on the instrument panel, luggage
cover, floor or in the door pockets or glove box when the hybrid system is
started or “POWER” switch modes are changed.
● Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to
start the hybrid system if the electronic key is near the window.

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*1: A message will be shown on the multi-information display in the instru-ment cluster.
*2: If the hybrid system does not start when the electronic key is inside thevehicle, the electronic key battery may be depleted or there may be dif-
ficulties receiving signal from the key. ( P. 591)
■ If the electronic key do es not operate properly
 P. 591
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
 P. 493
■ Customization
Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 639)
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Interior alarm
pings once
*1
The electronic key has a
low battery Replace the electronic
key battery
An attempt was made to
start the hybrid system
without the electronic key
being present, or the elec-
tronic key was not func-
tioning normally Start the hybrid sys-
tem with the elec-
tronic key present
*2
Interior alarm
pings once and
exterior alarm
sounds 3 times
*1
The driver’s door was
closed after the key was
carried outside the vehicle,
and the “POWER” switch
was not turned OFF
Turn the “POWER”
switch off and close
the driver’s door again
An occupant carried the
electronic key outside the
vehicle and closed the
door while the “POWER”
switch was not OFF Bring the electronic
key back into the vehi-
cle

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■Operating the power wi ndows after turning the hybrid system off
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even
after the “POWER” switch is tur ned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off.
They cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.
■ Jam protection function
If an object becomes caught between the window and the window frame,
window travel is stopped and the window is opened slightly.
■ When the power window does not close normally
If the jam protection function is operating abnormally and a window cannot
be closed, perform the following operations using the power window switch
on the relevant door.
● After stopping the vehicle, the window can be closed by holding the
power window switch in the one-touch closing position while the
“POWER” switch is turned to ON mode.
● If the window still cannot be closed even by carrying out the operation
explained above, initialize the function by performing the following proce-
dure.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position.
Continue holding the switch for a further 6 seconds after the win-
dow has closed.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening position.
Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds after the win-
dow has opened completely.
Hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing position
once again. Continue holding the switch for a further 2 seconds
after the window has closed.
If you release the switch while the window is moving, start again from the
beginning.
If the window continues to close but then re-open slightly even after perform-
ing the above procedure correctly, have the vehicle inspected by your Toyota
dealer.
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1-8. Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type immobilizer system.
■ Conditions aff ecting operation
Depending on the surrounding environment and conditions, the immobilizer
system may not operate properly. This may prevent the hybrid system from
starting. ( P. 119)
The vehicle’s keys have built-in tr ansponder chips that prevent the
hybrid system from starting if a key has not been previously regis-
tered in the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
The indicator light flashes after
the “POWER” switch has been
turned off to indicate that the
system is operating.
The indicator light stops flash-
ing after the “POWER” switch
has been turned to ACCES-
SORY or ON mode to indicate
that the system has been can-
celed.