TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS 2019 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: TOYOTA, Model Year: 2019, Model line: PRIUS PLUS, Model: TOYOTA PRIUS PLUS 2019Pages: 568, PDF Size: 73.58 MB
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1413-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
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To take out the mechanical key, 
press 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.  5 1 1 )
■If you lose your mechanical keys 
New genuine mechanical keys can be made by any authorized Toyota retailer 
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any  reliable repairer using another mechani- 
cal key and the key number stamped on your key number plate. Keep the 
plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. 
■ 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 electronic 
key to emit radio waves that could interfere with the operation of the aircraft. 
Using the mechanical key
Release button 
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1423-1. Key information
PRIUS +_OM_OM47D30E_(EE)■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, and the smart
entry & start system warning light will flash (vehicles without multi-informa-
tion display) or a message will be displayed on the multi-information display
(vehicles with multi-information display) when the hybrid system stops. 
(P. 476)
●As 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. 417)
• 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.
●To 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
■Replacing the battery
P. 417
■Confirmation of the registered key number
The number of keys already registered to the vehicle can be confirmed. Ask
any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer.
■If a wrong key is used
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism. 
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1433-1. Key information
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Operation of each component
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NOTICE
■To prevent key damage 
● 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. 
● Do not place the keys near medical electrical equipment such as low-fre- 
quency therapy equipment or microwave therapy equipment, and do not 
receive medical attention with the keys on your person. 
■ 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 wave s emitted from electric appliances 
within 10 cm (3.9 in.) of the electronic key may interfere with the key, caus- 
ing 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 retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer. 
■ When an electronic key is lost 
If the electronic key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases signifi- 
cantly. Visit any authorized Toyota reta iler or Toyota authorized repairer, or 
any reliable repairer imm ediately with all remaining electronic keys that 
were provided with your vehicle. 
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1443-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Side doors
◆Smart entry & start system
Carry the electronic key to enable this function.
Grip the driver’s door handle
or front passenger door han-
dle with the sensor (if
equipped) to unlock the door.
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 (indentation on the upper part of the front
door handle) to lock the doors.
Check that the door is securely locked.
◆Wireless remote control
Locks all the doors
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Unlocks all the doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry func-
tion, wireless remote control or door lock switch. 
Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside
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1453-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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■Operation signals
The emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/
unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.
■When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the upper part of
the door handle
■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.
■Setting the alarm (if equipped)
Locking the doors will set the alarm system. (P. 104)
■If the smart entry & start system or the wireless remote control does not
operate properly
●Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors. (P. 511)
●Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted. (P. 417) If the door will not lock even when the top-
side sensor area is touched, try touching
both the topside and underside sensor
areas at the same time. 
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1463-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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◆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.
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.
Locking and unlocking the doors from the inside
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Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
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1473-2. 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.
■ Customization 
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.  
(Customizable features:  P. 539)
Rear door child-protector lock
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WARNING
■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 throwing out 
of the vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury. 
● Ensure that all doors are properly closed. 
● Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving. 
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the door 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 
handle tightly to prepare for any unpredictable movement. 
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1483-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Back door
◆Smart entry & start system (if equipped)
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.
◆Wireless remote control
P.  1 4 0
◆Door lock switch
P.  1 4 6
Raise the back door while pushing
up the back door opener switch.
The back door can be unlocked/locked and opened by the fol-
lowing procedures.
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Opening the back door from outside the vehicle 
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1493-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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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 
sideways when closing the back 
door with the handle.
■ Luggage compartment light 
The luggage compartment light turns on when the back door is opened with 
the luggage compartment light switch on. 
■ If the back door opener is inoperative 
The back door can be unlocked from the inside.
When closing the back door
Off 
On
When the power switch is turned off, the 
light will go off automatically after 20 
minutes. 
Remove the cover. 
To prevent damage, cover the tip of the 
screwdriver with a rag. 
Move the lever.
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1503-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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WARNING
Observe the following precautions. 
Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. 
■ Before driving 
● Make sure that the back door is fully closed. If the back door is not fully 
closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving and hit near-by objects or
luggage in the luggage compartment may be thrown out, causing an acci- 
dent. 
● Do not allow children to play in the luggage compartment. 
If a child is accidentally locked in the luggage compartment, they could 
have heat exhaustion or other injuries. 
● Do not allow a child to open or close the back door. 
Doing so may cause the back door to open unexpectedly, or cause the 
child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door. 
■ Important points while driving 
● Keep the back door closed while driving. 
If the back door is left open, it may hit near-by objects or luggage in the
luggage compartment may be thrown out, causing an accident. 
● Never let anyone sit in the luggage compartment. In the event of sudden 
braking, sudden swerving or a collision, they are susceptible to death or
serious injury.