immobilizer TOYOTA PRIUS PRIME 2023 Owners Manual

2TABLE OF CONTENTS
For your information...................6
Reading this manual ................ 13
How to search .......................... 14
Pictorial index .......................... 16
1-1. For safe use Before driving ................... 28
For safe driving ................ 29
Seat belts ......................... 31
SRS airbags ..................... 35
Front passenger occupant classification system ...... 44
Exhaust gas precautions.. 49
1-2. Child safety Riding with children .......... 50
Child restraint systems..... 51
1-3. Emergency assistance Safety Connect ................ 65
1-4. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer sy stem ..........70
2-1. Plug-in hybrid system Plug-in hybrid system fea-tures ............................... 72
Plug-in hybrid system pre- cautions .......................... 83
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehi- cle driving tips ................ 88
EV driving range .............. 90
2-2. Charging Charging equipment......... 94
AC charging cable............ 97Locking and unlocking AC
charging connector ...... 102
Power sources that can be used............................. 106
Charging methods ......... 108
Charging tips ................. 110
Things to know before charging....................... 113
How to charge ............... 116
Using the charging schedule function ........................ 123
Using the “My Room Mode” .................................... 134
Solar charging system ... 136
When charging cannot be carried out ................... 139
3-1. Instrument cluster Warning lights and indicators.................................... 150
Gauges and meters ....... 155
Multi-information display 161
Energy monitor/consumption screen/solar charging infor-
mation screen (if equipped).................................... 173
4-1. Key information Keys .............................. 180
Digital Key ..................... 183
4-2. Opening, closing and lock- ing the doors
Side doors ..................... 185
1For safety and security
2Plug-in hybrid system
3
Vehicle status
information and
indicators
4Before driving

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For safety and security
For safety and security
1-1. For safe useBefore driving ................. 28
For safe driving .............. 29
Seat belts ....................... 31
SRS airbags ................... 35
Front passenger occupant classification system .... 44
Exhaust gas precautions 49
1-2. Child safety Riding with children ........ 50
Child restraint systems... 51
1-3. Emergency assistance Safety Connect .............. 65
1-4. Theft deterrent system Immobilizer sy stem ........70

701-4. Theft deterrent system
1-4.Theft deterrent system
The indicator light flashes after
the power switch has been
turned to off to indicate that the
system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the power switch has been
turned to ACC or ON to indicate
that the system has been can-
celed.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free
type immobilizer system.
■Conditions that may cause the
system to malfunction
●If the grip portion of the key is in
contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or
touching a key to the security sys-
tem (key with a built-in transpon-
der chip) of another vehicle
Immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have
built-in transponder chips
that prevent the hybrid sys-
tem from starting if a key
has not been previously
registered in the vehicle’s
on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside
the vehicle when you leave
the vehicle.
This system is designed to
help prevent vehicle theft but
does not guarantee absolute
security against all vehicle
thefts.
Operating the system
NOTICE
■To ensure the system oper-
ates correctly
Do not modify or remove the sys-
tem. If modified or removed, the
proper operation of the system
cannot be guaranteed.

2054-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
an area of approximately 11.5 ft.
(3.5 m) of the outside of the vehi-
cle for 40 seconds or longer.
• The smart key system has not been used for 5 days or longer.
●If the smart key system has not
been used for 14 days or longer,
the doors cannot be unlocked at
any doors except the driver’s
door. In this case, take hold of the
driver’s door handle, or use the
wireless remote control or the
mechanical key, to unlock the
doors.
■Turning an electronic key to
battery-saving mode
●When battery-saving mode is set,
battery depletion is minimized by
stopping the electronic key from
receiving radio waves.
Press twice while pressing
and holding .
Confirm that the electronic key indi-
cator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is
set, the smart key system cannot be
used. To cancel the function, press
any of the electronic key buttons.
●Electronic keys that will not be
used for long periods of time can
be set to the battery-saving mode
in advance.
■When electronic key function
stops
If the position of the electronic key
has not changed for a certain
amount of time such as when the
electronic key is left somewhere, the
function of the electronic key stops to reduce depletion of the battery.
In this case, function can automati-
cally be restored by moving the
position of the key such as by lifting
it up.
■Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak
radio waves. In the following situa-
tions, the communication between
the electronic key and the vehicle
may be affected, preventing the
smart key system, wireless remote
control and immobilizer system from
operating properly.
●When the electronic key battery is
depleted
●Near a TV tower, electric power
plant, gas station, radio station,
large display, airport or other facil-
ity that generates strong radio
waves or electrical noise
●When the electronic key is in con-
tact with, or is covered by the fol-
lowing metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have alumi-
num foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
●When other wireless key (that
emits radio waves) is being used
nearby
●When carrying the electronic key
together with the following devices
that emit radio waves
• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless
communication 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
●If window tint with a metallic con-
tent or metallic objects are
attached to the rear window

2515-2. Driving procedures
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Driving
5-2.Driving procedures
1Check that the AC charging
cable is disconnected.
( P.116)
2 Pull the parking brake switch
to check that the parking
brake is set. ( P.263)
The parking brake indicator will
come on.
3 Firmly depress the brake
pedal.
and a message will be dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play.
If it is not displayed, the hybrid sys-
tem cannot be started.
When the shift position is N, the
hybrid system cannot start. Shift
the shift position to P when starting
the hybrid system. ( P.257)
4 Press the power switch
shortly and firmly.
When operating the power switch,
one short, firm press is enough. It is
not necessary to press and hold the
switch.
If the “READY” indicator turns on,
the hybrid system will operate nor-
mally. Continue depressing the brake
pedal until the “READY” indicator is
illuminated.
The hybrid system can be started
from any power switch mode.
5
Check that the “READY” indi-
cator is illuminated.
The vehicle cannot be driven if the
“READY” indicator is off.
■Power switch illumination
According to the situation, the
power switch illumination operates
as follows.
●When driver’s door or front pas-
senger’s door is opened, the
power switch illumination illumi-
nates.
●When the power switch is in OFF
and depressing the brake pedal
with carrying the electronic key on
your person, the power switch illu-
mination blinks.
●When the power switch is in ACC
or ON, the power switch illumina-
tion illuminates.
●When the power switch mode is
changed from ACC or ON to OFF,
the power switch illumination illu-
minates for a certain amount of
time. Afterwards, the power switch
illumination turns off.
■If the hybrid system does not
start
●The immobilizer system may not
have been deactivated. ( P.70)
Contact your Toyota dealer.
Power (ignition)
switch
Performing the following
operations when carrying
the electronic key on your
person starts the hybrid
system or changes power
switch modes.
Starting the hybrid sys-
tem

5508-2. Steps to take in an emergency
8-2.Steps to take in an emergency
In the following situations, it is
not possible to be towed by
another vehicle using cables or
chains, as the front wheels may
be locked due to the parking
lock. Contact your Toyota dealer
or commercial towing service.
There is a malfunction in the
shift control system.
( P.253)
 There is a malfunction in the
immobilizer system. ( P.70)
 There is a malfunction in the
smart key system. ( P.587)
 The 12-volt battery is dis-
charged. ( P.589) The following may indicate a
problem with your transmission.
Contact your Toyota dealer or
commercial towing service
before towing.

The hybrid system warning
message is shown on the
multi-information display and
the vehicle does not move.
 The vehicle makes an abnor-
mal sound.From the front
Release the parking brake.
Turn automatic mode off.
( P.264)
If your vehicle needs
to be towed
If towing is necessary, we
recommend having your
vehicle towed by your
Toyota dealer or commer-
cial towing service, using a
wheel-lift type truck or flat-
bed truck.
Use a safety chain system
for all towing, and abide by
all state/provincial and local
laws.
Situations when it is not
possible to be towed by
another vehicle
Situations when it is nec-
essary to contact dealers
before towing
Towing with a wheel-lift
type truck

5848-2. Steps to take in an emergency
One of the following may be the
cause of the problem:
The AC charging cable may
be attached to the vehicle.
( P.116)
 The electronic key may not be
functioning properly.
( P.587)
 There may not be sufficient
fuel in the vehicle’s tank.
Refuel the vehicle. ( P.279)
 There may be a malfunction
in the immobilizer system.
( P.70)
 There may be a malfunction
in the shift control system.
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( P.253)
 The hybrid system may be
malfunctioning due to an elec-
trical problem such as elec-
tronic key battery depletion or
a blown fuse. However,
NOTICE
●Do not disassemble or modify
the repair kit. Do not subject
parts such as the air pressure
indicator to impacts. This may
cause a malfunction.
■To avoid damage to the tire
pressure warning valves and
transmitters
When a tire is repaired with liquid
sealants, the tire pressure warn-
ing valve and transmitter may not
operate properly. If a liquid seal-
ant is used, contact your Toyota
dealer or other qualified service
shop as soon as possible. After
use of liquid sealant, make sure to
replace the tire pressure warning
valve and transmitter when repair-
ing or replacing the tire. ( P.518)
If the hybrid system
will not start
Reasons for the hybrid sys-
tem not starting vary
depending on the situation.
Check the following and
perform the appropriate
procedure:
The hybrid system will not
start even though the cor-
rect starting procedure is
being followed ( P.251)

656Alphabetical Index
IdentificationEngine .................................. 601
Vehicle ................................. 600
Ignition switch (power switch) ............................................... 251Auto power off function ........ 255
Changing the power switch modes ................................ 254
If your vehicle has to be stopped in an emergency................. 547
Starting the hybrid system.... 251
Illuminated entry system ....... 446
Illumination notification ......... 448
Immobilizer system .................. 70
Indicators ................................ 150
Initialization ............................ 634 Items to initialize................... 634
Maintenance......................... 495
Power back door .................. 199
Power windows .................... 227
Inside rear view mirror........... 216
Instrument panel light control ............................................... 160
Instrument panel ornament lights...................................... 446
Interior lights .......................... 446
Intuitive parking assist Function ............................... 363
Warning message ................ 365
J
JackPositioning a floor jack ......... 502
Vehicle-equipped jack .. 527, 575
Jack handle ..................... 527, 575
Jam protection function Memory recall function ......... 234
Power back door .................. 197
Power easy access system .. 231
Power windows .................... 227
Seat position memory .......... 231
K
Keyless entrySmart key system .................203
Wireless remote control........182
Keys .........................................180 Battery-saving function .........204
Electronic key .......................180
If the electronic key does not operate properly .................587
If you lose your keys.............586
Key number plate .................180
Keyless entry ................182, 203
Mechanical key.....................182
Power switch ........................251
Replacing the battery ...........538
Warning buzzer .. ..................204
Wireless remote control key .182
Knee airbags .............................35
L
Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) .....305 Operation..............................305
LATCH anchors ........................60
Lever Auxiliary catch le ver .............501
Hood lock releas e lever ........501
Shift lever .............................256
Tilt and telescopic steering lock release lever .......................215
Turn signal lever ...................262
Wiper lever ...........................275
License plate lights Replacing exterior lights .......543
Switch ...................................269
Lights AHB (Automatic High Beam) 272
Footwell lights.......................446
Front personal lights .............447
Headlight switch ...................269
Illuminated entry system .......446
Illumination notification .........448

Alphabetical Index661
Adjustment ........................... 215
Heated steering wheel ......... 443
Meter control switches ......... 162
Stop lights Dynamic radar cruise control 333
Regeneration Boost ............. 260
Replacing exterior lights ....... 543
Secondary Collision Brake ... 425
Storage feature ....................... 450
Storage precautions .............. 450
Stuck If the vehicle becomes stuck 597
Suggestion function............... 172
Sunshades .............................. 466
Sun visors ............................... 456
Switches “ODO TRIP” switch .............. 160
“SOS” button .......................... 65
Advanced Park main switch . 401
AUTO EV/HV mode switch .... 74
Automatic High Beam switch 272
Brake hold switch ................. 266
Camera washer switch ......... 275
Cruise control switch ............ 342
Door lock switches ............... 187
Driving mode select switch... 422
Driving position memory buttons........................................... 230
Emergency flashers switch .. 546
EV/HV mode selection switch 74
Fuel filler door opener switch280
Garage door opener buttons 477
Headlight switch ................... 269
Heated steering wheel ......... 443
Ignition switch (power switch) ........................................... 251
Meter control switches ......... 162
Outside rear view mirror switches ............................. 225
P position switch .................. 257
Parking brake switch ............ 263
Plug-in hybrid system operation mode selection switches ......74
Power back door switch .......195
Power door lock switch.........187
Power switch ........................251
Power window switch ...........227
Rear door opener switch ......188
Rear window and outside rear view mirror defoggers switch...........................................436
Rear window defogger switch ...........................................436
Seat adjustment ...................209
Seat heater switches ............443
Seat ventilator switches........444
VSC OFF switch ...................425
Window lock switch ..............229
Windshield defogger switch..435
Windshield de-icer switch ...440, 441
Windshield wipers and washer switch .................................275
Wireless charger power supply switch .................................459
T
Tail lights .................................269 Indicator................................152
Replacing exterior lights .......543
Switch ...................................269
Theft deterrent system Immobilizer system .................70
Ticket holders .........................452
Tire inflation pressure Maintenance data .................605
Tire inflation pressure display function ...............................516
Warning light ........................561
Tire information ......................609 Glossary ...............................613
Size ......................................610
Tire identification number .....610
Tire section names ...............611

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For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii and Puerto Rico
Smart key system and immobilizer system