door lock TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS 2012 Owner's Guide

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CAUTION
Caution regarding interference with electronic devices
People with implanted pacemakers or cardiac defibrillators should main-
tain a reasonable distance between themselves and the smart entry &
start system antennas. (P. 67)
The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary,
the entry function can be disabled. Ask any authorized Toyota dealer or
repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped professional for details,
such as the frequency of radio waves and timing of emitting the radio
waves. Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry
function.
Users of any electrical medical device other than implanted pacemakers
and implanted cardiac defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the
device for information about its operation under the influence of radio
waves.
Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such
medical devices.
Ask any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional for details on disabling the entry function.
On vehicles with the “touch screen” or the navigation system, the entry func-
tion can be disabled personally. (P. 555)

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Wireless remote control
Operation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/
unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
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.
The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi-
cle.
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors

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Security feature
P. 7 2
Conditions affecting operation
P. 7 3
If the wireless remote control does not operate properly
Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (P. 519)
Electronic key battery depletion
P. 7 7
When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 430
Customization
Settings (e.g. door unlocking function) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 554)

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Side doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function,
wireless remote control or door lock switch.
Entry function
P. 6 4
Wireless remote control
P. 9 2
Door lock switch
Locks all the doors
Unlocks all the doors
Inside lock buttons
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
The front doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handle
even if the lock buttons are in
the lock position.

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Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
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.
Rear door child-protector lock
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.
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Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key.
(P. 519)
If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.
Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
(Customizable features P. 554)
CAUTION
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 falling out,
resulting in death or serious injury.
Always use a seat belt.
Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.
The doors may be opened and the passengers are thrown out of the vehi-
cle and it may result in serious injury or death.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even
if the inside lock buttons 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 han-
dle tightly to prepare for any unpredictable movement.

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Back door
When closing the back door
The back door can be locked/unlocked and opened by the following
procedures.
Locking and unlocking the back door
Entry function
P. 6 4
Wireless remote control
P. 9 2
Door lock switch
P. 9 4
Opening the back door from outside the vehicle
Raise the back door while
pushing up the back door
opener switch.
Lower the back door using the back door
handle, and make sure to push the back
door down from the outside to close it.
Be careful not to pull the back door side-
ways when closing the back door with the
handle.