TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS 2012 Repair Manual

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1-2. Key information
Keys
Using the mechanical key
To take out the mechanical key,
push the release button and take
the key out.
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
entry function does not operate
properly, you will need the
mechanical key. (P. 519)
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart entry &
start system (P. 64)
• Operating the wireless
remote control function
(P. 92)
Mechanical keys
Key number plate

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Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the
event that a mechanical key is lost, a new key can be made at any autho-
rized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and equipped pro-
fessional using the key number plate. (P. 518)
When riding in an aircraft
When bringing an electronic key onto an aircraft, make sure you do not
press any buttons on the electronic key while inside the aircraft cabin. If you
are carrying an electronic key in your bag etc., ensure that the buttons are
not likely to be pressed accidentally. Pressing a button may cause the elec-
tronic key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the
aircraft.

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NOTICE
To prevent key damage
Observe the following:
Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.
Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for long periods of time.
Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.
Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys
close to such materials.
Do not disassemble the keys.
Do not attach a sticker or anything else to the surface of the electronic key.
Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as
TVs, audio systems and induction cookers, or medical electrical equip-
ment, such as low-frequency therapy equipment.
Carrying the electronic key on your person
Carry the electronic key 10 cm (3.9 in.) or more away from electric appli-
ances that are turned on. Radio waves emitted from electric appliances
within 10 cm (3.9 in.) of the electronic key may interfere with the key, causing
the key to not function properly.
In case of a smart entry & start system malfunction or other key-related
problems
Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle to
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional.
When a vehicle key is lost
If the key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly. Visit
any authorized Toyota dealer or repairer, or another duly qualified and
equipped professional immediately with all remaining electronic keys that
was provided with your vehicle.

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1-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors
Smart entr y & start system
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the
electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Unlocks and locks the side doors (P. 6 5 )
Unlocks and locks the back door (P. 66)
Starts and stops the hybrid system (P. 214)

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Unlocking and locking the doors
Front door handles (including front passenger door handle if
equipped with entry function)
Grip the handle to unlock 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 upper part of
the door handle) to lock the
doors.

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PRIUS +_OM_OM47821E_(EE)Back door (vehicles with entry function of front and back doors)
Press the unlock button to
unlock all the doors.
The doors cannot be unlocked for
3 seconds after the doors are
locked.
Press the lock button to lock all
the doors.

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Antenna location and effective range
Antenna location
Vehicles with entry function of driver’s door
Antennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin
Vehicles with entry function of front and back doors
Antennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin
Antenna outside the luggage
compartment

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PRIUS +_OM_OM47821E_(EE)Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is
detected)
Vehicles with entry function of driver’s door
When locking or unlocking
the door
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 0.7 m (2.3 ft.) of
driver’s door handle.
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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PRIUS +_OM_OM47821E_(EE)Vehicles with entry function of front and back doors
When locking or unlocking
the doors
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 0.7 m (2.3 ft.) 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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Operation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/
unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part
of the door handle
If the door will not lock even when the
topside sensor area is touched, try touch-
ing both the topside and underside sen-
sor areas at the same time.