remote control TOYOTA PRIUS PLUG-IN HYBRID 2022 User Guide

2704-1. Key information
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)QElectronic key battery depletion
OThe standard battery life is 1 to 2 years.
OIf the battery becomes low, an alarm will sound in the cabin and a message
will be displayed on the multi-information display when the hybrid system
stops.
OAs the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become
depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indi-
cate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery
when necessary. (P. 631)
• The smart entry & start 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.
You can replace the battery by yourself (P. 631). However, as there is a
danger that the electronic key may be damaged, it is recommended that
replacement is carried out by any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
OTo avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 1 m
(3 ft.) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field:
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Table lamps
• Induction cookers

2734-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
Side doors
XSmart entry & start system
Carry the electronic key to enable this function.
Grip the front 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.
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.
XWireless remote control
Locks all the doors
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Press and hold to close the side
windows.
*
Unlocks all the doors
Press and hold to open the side
windows.
*
*
: 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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2744-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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QOperation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/
unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
QSecurity feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
QWhen the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the surface of the
door handle
QDoor 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.
QSetting the alarm (if equipped)
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. (P. 76)
QIf the smart entry & start system or the wireless remote control does not
operate properly
OUse the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. (P. 693)
OReplace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. (P. 631) 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.

2764-2. 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.
QUsing the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key.
(P. 693)
QOpen 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.
QConditions affecting the operation of the smart entry & start system or
wireless remote control
P. 286
QRear seat reminder function
OIn 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.
OThe 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.
OThe rear seat reminder function can be enabled/disabled. (P. 724)
Rear door child-protector lock
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Operation of each component
QCustomization
Settings (e.g. operation signal) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 724)
WARNING
QTo prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant c ould be
thrown out of the vehicle, resul ting in death or serious injury.
O Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
O 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
left-hand drive vehicles only), as the door may be opened even if the
inside lock buttons are in locked position.
O Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear
seats.
Q When opening or closing a door
Check the surroundings of the vehicle such as whether the vehic le is on an
incline, whether there is enough space for a door to open and w hether a
strong wind is blowing. When opening or closing the door, hold the door
handle tightly to prepare for any unpredictable movement.
Q When using the wireless remote control and operating the power win-
dows
Operate the power window after checking to make sure that there is no pos-
sibility of any passenger having any of their body parts caught in the side
window. Also, do not allow children to operate the wireless rem ote control. It
is possible for children and other passengers to get caught in the power
window.

2784-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Back door
XSmart entry & start system
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.
XWireless remote control
 P. 2 7 3
XDoor lock switches
 P. 2 7 5
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

2864-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)QConditions affecting operation
The smart entry & start system, wireless remote control and immobilizer sys-
tem use weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication
between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the
smart entry & start system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system
from operating properly. (Ways of coping: P. 693)
OWhen the electronic key battery is depleted
ONear 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
OWhen the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
OWhen other wireless key (that emit radio waves) is being used nearby
OWhen carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless commu-
nication devices
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
OIf window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the
rear window
OWhen the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic
devices

2874-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
QNote for the entry function
OEven 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, floor, or in the door pockets
or glove box when the hybrid system is started or power switch modes
are changed.
ODo 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 recep-
tion 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.
OAs long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be
unlocked or locked by anyone.
OEven 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.
OThe doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door han-
dle, 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
30 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)
OIf the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic
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.)
OTouching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent
lock operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.
OOn some models: When the lock operation is performed using the lock sen-
sor, recognition signals will be shown up to two consecutive times. After this,
no recognition signals will be given.
OIf the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effec-
tive range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In this case, follow the
following correction procedures to wash the vehicle.
• Place the electronic key in a location 2 m (6 ft.) or more away from the
vehicle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
• Set electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart entry &
start system. (P. 285)

2884-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)OIf the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet
during a car wash, a message may be shown on the multi-information dis-
play and a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock
all the doors.
OThe lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice,
snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again.
OA sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the
doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the origi-
nal position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle
again.
OIf there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly
longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.
QWhen the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
OTo prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 2 m
(6 ft.) of the vehicle.
OThe smart entry & start system can be deactivated in advance. (P. 724)
QTo 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 operate.)
QIf the smart entry & start system does not operate properly
OLocking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (P. 693)
OStarting the hybrid system: P. 694
QCustomization
Settings (e.g. smart entry & start system) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 724)
QIf the smart entry & start system has been deactivated in a customized
setting
OUnlocking and locking the doors:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. (P. 273, 693)
OUnlocking the charging port lid: P. 132
OUnlocking and locking the charging connector: P. 135
OStarting the hybrid system and changing power switch modes: P. 694
OStopping the hybrid system: P. 324

3054-5. Opening and closing the windows
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Operation of each component
Prius Plug-in Hybrid_OM_OM47E75E_(EE)QDoor lock linked window operation
OThe power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.
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(P. 693)
OThe power windows can be opened and closed using the wireless remote
control.
* (P. 273)
*: These settings must be customized at any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
QWhen the 12-volt battery is disconnected
The window lock switch is disabled. If necessary, press the window lock
switch after reconnecting the 12-volt battery.
QPower window open reminder function
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display
in the instrument cluster when the power switch is turned off and the driver’s
door is opened with the power windows open.
QCustomization
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 724)