2015 Toyota Prius Owners Manual

Average fuel consumption for the previous 6 months EV indicator* Eco Driving Indicator Light* Driving distance month *: P. 227

for each

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Eco savings record display By setting the fuel consumption for comparison and the gasoline price beforehand (P. 234), when the actual fuel consumption is less than the fuel consumption for comparison, the difference is calculated and the amount of money saved or spent is displayed*1. *1: The displayed amount is intended only as a guide and may differ from

the actual amount.

Savings or consumption costs for the previous 6 months Press the “TRIP” button to switch between the amount of money saved and spent. EV indicator*2
Eco Driving Indicator Light*2
Driving distance month

for each

*2: P. 227

■Remaining hybrid battery (traction battery) charge display

The charge amount of the hybrid battery (traction battery) is automatically controlled by the hybrid system. For this reason, even if electricity is recov- ered via the regenerative braking, or electricity is generated via the gasoline engine, the displayed hybrid battery (traction battery) charge amount may not reach the highest level (level 8). However, this does not indicate a mal- function.

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■Resetting the consumption data

Display Audio system Selecting “Clear” on the “Consumption” screen will reset the fuel consump- tion and the regenerated energy for the past 30 minutes. Selecting “Yes” on the following screen will confirm resetting of all the data. Navigation system Selecting “Clear” on the “Consumption” screen will reset the fuel consump- tion and the regenerated energy for the past 30 minutes. Selecting “Yes” on the following screen will confirm resetting of all the data. Multi-information display If the “POWER” switch is turned OFF, average fuel consumption and regen- erated energy data will be reset.

■Resetting the monthly fuel consumption/eco savings record

Press and hold the “TRIP” button while the monthly fuel consumption/eco savings record is displayed. A confirmation message will be displayed. Press and hold the “TRIP” button to reset the data. Press the “DISP” button to cancel the reset operation. The screen will return to the previous display if no buttons are pressed for approximately 10 sec- onds.

■Cruising range

Displays the estimated maximum distance that can be driven with the quan- tity of fuel remaining. This distance is computed based on your average fuel consumption. As a result, the actual distance that can be driven may differ from that dis- played.

■Odometer/trip meter/distance to empty

The odometer/trip meter/distance to empty will not be displayed while the monthly fuel consumption record or the eco savings record is being dis- played.

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For economical and ecological driving, pay attention to the following points: ■ Using Eco drive mode

When using Eco drive mode, the torque corresponding to the accelerator pedal depression amount can be generated more smoothly than it is in normal conditions. In addition, the opera- tion of the air conditioning system (heating/cooling) will be mini- mized, improving the fuel economy. (P. 207)

■ Use of Hybrid System Indicator

Eco-friendly driving is possible by keeping the Hybrid System Indicator within Eco area. (P. 227)

■ When braking the vehicle

Make sure to operate the brakes gently and in good time. A greater amount of electrical energy can be retained when slow- ing down.

■ Delays

Repeated acceleration and deceleration, as well as long waits at traffic lights, will lead to bad fuel consumption. Check traffic reports before leaving and avoid delays as much as possible. When encountering a delay, gently release the brake pedal to allow the vehicle to move forward slightly while avoiding overuse of the accelerator pedal. Doing so can help control excessive gasoline consumption.

■ Highway driving

Control your speed and keep at a constant speed. Also, before stopping at a toll booth or similar, allow plenty of time to release the accelerator and gently apply the brakes. A greater amount of electrical energy can be retained when slowing down.

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■ Air conditioning on/off

) to off when it is not needed.

Switch the air conditioning ( Doing so can help control excessive gasoline consumption. In summer: In high temperatures, use the recirculated air mode. Doing so will help to reduce the burden on the air conditioner and reduce fuel consumption as well. In winter: Because the gasoline engine will not automatically cut out until the gasoline engine and the interior of the vehicle are warm, it will consume fuel. Also, fuel consumption can be improved by avoiding overuse of the heater.

■ Checking tire inflation pressure

Make sure to check the tire inflation pressure frequently. Improper tire inflation pressure can cause poor fuel consump- tion. Also, as snow tires can cause large amounts of friction, their use on dry roads can lead to poor fuel consumption. Use a tire that is appropriate for the season.

■ Luggage

Carrying heavy luggage can lead to poor fuel consumption. Avoid carrying unnecessary luggage. Installing a large roof rack can also cause poor fuel consumption.

■ Warming up before driving

Since the gasoline engine starts up and cuts out automatically when cold, warming up the engine is unnecessary. Moreover, frequently driving short distances will cause the engine to repeatedly warm up, which can lead to poor fuel consumption.

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The following keys are provided with the vehicle.

Electronic keys • Operating

the smart key

system (P. 63, 80)

• Operating

the wireless

• Operating the Remote Air

remote control function (P. 86) Conditioning System* (P. 348)

Mechanical keys Key number plate

Using the mechanical key

*: If equipped

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. 553)

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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 your Toyota dealer using the key number plate. (P. 552)

■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 3.9 in. (10 cm) or more away from electric appli- ances that are turned on. Radio waves emitted from electric appliances within 3.9 in. (10 cm) of the electronic key may interfere with the key, causing the key to not function properly.

■In case of a smart key system malfunction or other key-related prob-

lems Take your vehicle with all the electronic keys provided with your vehicle to your Toyota dealer.

■When a vehicle key is lost

If the key remains lost, the risk of vehicle theft increases significantly. Visit your Toyota dealer immediately with all remaining electronic keys that was provided with your vehicle.

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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. 64) Unlocks and locks the back door (P. 65) Starts and stops the hybrid system (P. 195)

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Unlocking and locking the doors

Front door handles (including front passenger door handle if equipped with entry function)

Grip the driver’s door handle to unlock the door. Grip the passen- ger’s 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.

*: The door unlock settings can be

changed. (P. 71)

the

lock sensor

Touch (the indentation on the upper part of the door handle) to lock the doors.

Check that the door is securely locked. Check to see that all the side doors and back door are securely locked.

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Back door (vehicles with entry function of front and back doors) to

the unlock button

Press 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.

Check that the door is securely locked. Check to see that all the side doors and back door are securely locked.

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Antenna location and effective range

■ Antenna location Vehicles with entry function of driver’s door

Antennas outside cabin Antennas inside 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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■ 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 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of driver’s door handle. When starting the hybrid system changing “POWER” switch modes The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the vehicle.

or

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 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of either of the outside front door handle and back door opener switch. the doors detecting the key can be operated.) When starting the hybrid system changing “POWER” switch modes The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the vehicle.

(Only

or

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■Operation signals

A buzzer sounds and 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.

■Alarms and warning lights

A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning lights are used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate measures in response to any warning message shown on the multi-information display. (P. 531) The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when only alarms are sounded.

Alarm

Situation

Correction procedure

Interior alarm pings once and exterior alarm sounds once for 5 seconds*1

An attempt was made to lock the doors using the entry function while the electronic key was still inside the passenger com- partment An attempt was made to exit the vehicle and lock the doors without first turn- ing the “POWER” switch off

Retrieve the elec- tronic key from the passenger compart- ment and lock the doors again

Turn the “POWER” switch off and lock the doors again

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Alarm

Exterior alarm sounds once for 5 seconds

Interior alarm pings continu- ously*1

Interior alarm sounds continu- ously*1

Interior and exte- rior alarms sound continuously*1

Situation

An attempt was made to lock the vehicle while a door is open The “POWER” switch was turned to ACCESSORY mode while the driver’s door was open (or the driver’s door was opened while the “POWER” switch was in ACCESSORY mode) When the “POWER” switch is in ON mode or ACCESSORY mode, an attempt was made to open the door and exit the vehi- cle, and the shift position was not in P When the “POWER” switch is in ON mode or ACCESSORY mode, the driver’s door was closed after the key was carried outside the vehicle, and the shift position not in P

Correction procedure Close all of the doors and lock the doors again

Turn the “POWER” switch off and close the driver’s door

Shift the shift position to P and turn the “POWER” switch off

Shift the shift position to P, turn the “POWER” switch off and close the driver’s door again

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Alarm

Situation

Interior alarm pings once*1

Interior alarm pings once and exterior alarm sounds 3 times*1

The electronic key has a low battery An attempt was made to start the hybrid system without the electronic key being present, or the elec- tronic key was not func- tioning normally The driver’s door was closed after the key was carried outside the vehicle, and the “POWER” switch was not turned OFF An occupant carried the electronic key outside the vehicle and closed the door while the “POWER” switch was not OFF

Correction procedure Replace the electronic key battery

Start the hybrid sys- tem with the elec- tronic key present*2

Turn the “POWER” switch off and close the driver’s door again

Bring the electronic key back into the vehi- cle

*1: A message will be shown on the multi-information display in the instru-

ment cluster.

*2: If the hybrid system does not start when the electronic key is inside the vehicle, the electronic key battery may be depleted or there may be dif- ficulties receiving signal from the key. (P. 553)

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■Security feature

If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again.

■Switching the door unlock function

It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks.

STEP 1

Turn the “POWER” switch off.

STEP 2

When the indicator on the key surface is turned off, push and hold but-

for approximately 5 seconds while pushing the

or

ton on the key.

The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below. (When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at least 5 seconds, and repeat

STEP 2

.)

Multi-information

display

Unlocking doors

Beep

Hold the driver’s door handle to unlock only the driver’s door. Hold the passenger’s door handle or back door opener to unlock all the doors. Hold the front door handle or back door opener to unlock all the doors.

Exterior: Beeps three times Interior: Pings once

Exterior: Beeps twice Interior: Pings once

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■Battery-saving function

The battery-saving function will be activated in order to prevent the elec- tronic key battery and the 12-volt battery from being discharged while the vehicle is not in operation for a long time. ●In the following situations, the smart key system may take some time to

unlock the doors. • The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 6 ft. (2 m)

of the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes 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.

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■Conditions affecting operation

The smart key system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system use weak radio waves. In the following situations, 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. (Ways of coping: P. 553) ●When the electronic key battery is depleted ●Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis- play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri- cal noise

●When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other

wireless communication devices

●When 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

●When other wireless key (that emit radio waves) is being used nearby ●When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that

emit radio waves • 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 content or metallic objects are attached to

the rear window

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■Note for the entry function

●Even 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, luggage cover, floor, or in the door pockets or glove box when the hybrid system is started or “POWER” switch modes are changed.

●Do 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 reception 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.

●As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may

be locked or unlocked by anyone.

●Even 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.

●The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door handle, 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 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)

●If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec- tronic 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.)

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■Note for locking the doors

●Touching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or prevent

lock operation. Remove the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.

●When the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, recognition signals will be shown up to two consecutive times. After this, no recogni- tion signals will be given.

●If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehi- cle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)

●If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet during a car wash, a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.

●The 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, or use the lock sensor on the lower part of the door handle.

●Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door handle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.

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■Note for the unlocking function

●A 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 original position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle again.

●Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door. Remove the gloves and touch the sensor on the back of the door handle again.

●If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehi- cle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)

●If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly

longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.

●Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door handle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the door.

■When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods

●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft.

(2 m) of the vehicle.

●The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. (P. 602)

■To 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 door lock prevention may not operate.)

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■If the smart key system does not operate properly

●Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (P. 553) ●Starting the hybrid system: P. 554

■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 when the

hybrid system stops. (P. 68)

●As the electronic key always receives radio waves, the battery will become depleted even if the electronic key is not used. The following symptoms indicate that the electronic key battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. (P. 464) • The smart key 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 3 ft. (1 m) of the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field: • TVs • Personal computers • Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers • Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones • Induction cookers • Table lamps

■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted

P. 464

■Customization

Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed. (Customizable features P. 602)

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■Certification for the smart key system

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A., Hawaii, Guam, Saipan and Puerto Rico

*: For U.S. mainland only

For vehicles sold in Canada

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CAUTION

■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

●People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should keep away from the smart key system antennas. (P. 66) The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary, the entry function can be disabled. Ask your Toyota dealer for details, such as the frequency of radio waves and timing of the emitted radio waves. Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.

●Users of any electrical medical device other than implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implant- able cardioverter 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 your Toyota dealer for details on disabling the entry function. On vehicles with the Display Audio system or the navigation system, the entry function can be disabled personally. (P. 602)

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Starting and stopping the hybrid system 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.)

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Antenna location and effective range

■ Antenna location

Antennas inside cabin

■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is

detected)

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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■Conditions affecting operation

P. 73

■Electronic key battery depletion

P. 77

■To operate the system properly

Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. 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 door lock prevention may not operate.)

■Note for the smart key system

●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection

areas), the system may not operate properly. For example, the electronic key is on the instrument panel, luggage cover, floor or in the door pockets or glove box when the hybrid system is started or “POWER” switch modes are changed.

●Even 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.

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■Alarms and warning indicators

A combination of exterior and interior alarms are used to prevent theft of the vehicle and unforeseeable accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate measures in response to any warning message shown on the multi-information display. (P. 531) The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when only alarms are sounded.

Alarm

Exterior alarm sounds once for 5 seconds

Interior alarm pings continu- ously*1

Interior alarm sounds continu- ously*1

Interior and exte- rior alarms sound continuously*1

Situation

An attempt was made to lock the vehicle while a door is open The “POWER” switch was turned to ACCESSORY mode while the driver’s door was open (or the driver’s door was opened while the “POWER” switch was in ACCESSORY mode) When the “POWER” switch is in ON mode or ACCESSORY mode, an attempt was made to open the door and exit the vehi- cle, and the shift position was not in P When the “POWER” switch is in ON mode or ACCESSORY mode, the driver’s door was closed after the key was carried outside the vehicle, and the shift position not in P

Correction procedure Close all of the doors and lock the doors again

Turn the “POWER” switch off and close the driver’s door

Shift the shift position to P and turn the “POWER” switch off

Shift the shift position to P, turn the “POWER” switch off and close the driver’s door again

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Alarm

Situation

Interior alarm pings once*1

Interior alarm pings once and exterior alarm sounds 3 times*1

The electronic key has a low battery An attempt was made to start the hybrid system without the electronic key being present, or the elec- tronic key was not func- tioning normally The driver’s door was closed after the key was carried outside the vehicle, and the “POWER” switch was not turned OFF An occupant carried the electronic key outside the vehicle and closed the door while the “POWER” switch was not OFF

Correction procedure Replace the electronic key battery

Start the hybrid sys- tem with the elec- tronic key present*2

Turn the “POWER” switch off and close the driver’s door again

Bring the electronic key back into the vehi- cle

*1: A message will be shown on the multi-information display in the instru-

ment cluster.

*2: If the hybrid system does not start when the electronic key is inside the vehicle, the electronic key battery may be depleted or there may be dif- ficulties receiving signal from the key. (P. 553)

■If the electronic key does not operate properly

P. 553

■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted

P. 464

■Customization

Settings (e.g. smart key system) can be changed. (Customizable features P. 602)

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■Certification for the smart key system

P. 78

CAUTION

■Caution regarding interference with electronic devices

P. 79

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The wireless remote control can be used to lock and unlock the vehi- cle.

Locks all the doors Check that the door is securely locked. Check to see that all the side doors and back door are securely locked. Unlocks all the doors Pressing the button unlocks the driver’s door. Pressing the button again within 3 seconds unlocks the other doors. Operates Remote Air Con- ditioning System* (P. 348) Sounds the alarm (press and hold) (P. 87)

*: If equipped

■Operation signals

A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)

■Door lock buzzer (vehicles with entry function)

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.

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When is pressed for longer than about one second, an alarm will sound intermittently and the vehicle lights will flash to deter any person from trying to break into or damage your vehicle. To stop the alarm, press any button on the electronic key.

■Security feature

P. 71

■Conditions affecting operation

P. 73

■If the wireless remote control does not operate properly

Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (P. 553)

■Electronic key battery depletion

P. 77

■When the electronic key battery is fully depleted

P. 464

■Customization

Settings (e.g. door unlocking function) can be changed. (Customizable features P. 602)

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The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function, wireless remote control or door lock switch. ■ Entry function (if equipped)

P. 63

■ Wireless remote control

P. 86

■ 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

STEP 1

STEP 2

Move the inside lock button to the lock position. Close the door.

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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Automatic door locking and unlocking systems

The following functions can be set or canceled:

Function

Shift position linked door locking function Shift position linked door unlocking function Speed linked door lock- ing function

Driver’s door linked door unlocking function

Operation

Shifting the shift position out of P locks all doors. Shifting the shift position to P unlocks all doors. All doors are locked when the vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher. All doors are unlocked when the driver’s door is opened within 10 seconds after turning the “POWER” switch off.

■ Setting and canceling the functions

To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure below:

Close all the doors and switch the “POWER” switch to ON mode. (Perform

within 20 seconds.)

STEP 2

STEP 1

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Shift the shift position to P or N, and press and hold the door lock switch ( ) for about 5
seconds then release.

or

The shift position corresponding to the desired function to be set are shown as follows. Use the same procedure to can- cel the function.

Function

Shift position

Door lock switch

position

Shift position linked door lock- ing function Shift position linked door unlocking function Speed linked door locking func- tion Driver’s door linked door unlock- ing function

When the setting or canceling operation is complete, all doors are locked and then unlocked.

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■Using the mechanical key

The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. (P. 553)

■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. 602)

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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. ●Always lock all the doors. ●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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The back door can be locked/unlocked and opened by the following procedures. ■ Locking and unlocking the back door

Entry function P. 63
Wireless remote control P. 86
Door lock switch P. 88

■ Opening the back door from outside the vehicle

Raise the back door while pushing up the back door opener switch.

When closing the back door

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.

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■Luggage compartment light

The luggage compartment light turns on when the back door is opened with the luggage compartment light switch on.

On Off

■If the back door opener is inoperative

The back door can be unlocked from the inside. Open the center deck board. (P. 381)

STEP 1

STEP 2

Remove the cover. (vehicles with center auxiliary box type B only)

STEP 3

Move the lever.

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CAUTION

■Caution while driving

●Keep the back door closed while driving.

If the back door is left open, it may hit near-by objects while driving or lug- gage may be unexpectedly thrown out, causing an accident. In addition, exhaust gases may enter the vehicle, causing death or a seri- ous health hazard. Make sure to close the back door before driving.

●Before driving the vehicle, make sure that the back door is fully closed. If the back door is not fully closed, it may open unexpectedly while driving, 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.

■When children are in the vehicle Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●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 move unexpectedly, or cause the child’s hands, head, or neck to be caught by the closing back door.

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CAUTION

■Operating the back door

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause parts of the body to be caught, resulting in death or serious injury. ●Remove any heavy loads, such as snow and ice, from the back door before opening it. Failure to do so may cause the back door to suddenly shut again after it is opened.

●When opening or closing the back door, thoroughly check to make sure

the surrounding area is safe.

●If anyone is in the vicinity, make sure they are safe and let them know that

the back door is about to open or close.

●Use caution when opening or closing the back door in windy weather as it

may move abruptly in strong wind.

●The back door may suddenly shut if it is not opened fully. It is more difficult to open or close the back door on an incline than on a level surface, so beware of the back door unexpectedly opening or closing by itself. Make sure that the back door is fully open and secure before using the luggage com- partment.

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CAUTION

●When closing the back door, take extra care to prevent your fingers etc. from being caught.

●When closing the back door, make sure to press it lightly on its outer surface. If the back door handle is used to fully close the back door, it may result in hands or arms being caught.

●Do not pull on the back door damper stay to close the back door, and do

not hang on the back door damper stay. Doing so may cause hands to be caught or the back door damper stay to break, causing an accident.

●If a bicycle carrier or similar heavy object is attached to the back door, it may suddenly shut again after being opened, causing someone’s hands, head or neck to be caught and injured. When installing an accessory part to the back door, using a genuine Toyota part is recommended.

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NOTICE

■Back door damper stays

The back door is equipped with damper stays that hold the back door in place. Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may cause damage to the back door damper stay, resulting in malfunction.

Damper stays

●Do not attach any foreign objects, such as stickers, plastic sheets, or adhesives to the damper stay rod.

●Do not touch the damper stay rod with

gloves or other fabric items.

●Do not attach any accessories other than genuine Toyota parts to the back door.

●Do not place your hand on the damper

stay or apply lateral forces to it.

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Manual seat (if equipped)

Seat position adjustment lever Seatback angle adjustment lever Vertical height adjustment lever (for driver’s side)

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Power seat (if equipped for driver’s seat)

Seat position adjustment switch Seatback angle adjustment switch Seat cushion (front) angle adjustment switch Vertical height adjustment switch Lumbar support adjustment switch

When the occupant’s lower back presses against the seatback during a rear-end collision, the head restraint moves slightly for- ward and upward to help reduce the risk of whiplash on the seat occupant.

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■Active head restraints

Even small forces applied to the seatback may cause the head restraint to move. Pushing up a locked head restraint forcibly may make the inner struc- ture of the head restraint appear. This does not indicate a problem.

During rear-end collision

Inner structure

CAUTION

■Seat adjustment

●To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt during a collision, do not

recline the seat more than necessary. If the seat is too reclined, the lap belt may slide past the hips and apply restraint forces directly to the abdomen, or your neck may contact the shoulder belt, increasing the risk of death or serious injury in the event of an accident. Adjustments should not be made while driving as the seat may unexpect- edly move and cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

●After adjusting the seat, make sure that the seat is locked in position.

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The seatbacks can be folded down.

Before folding down the seatbacks

STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Park the vehicle in a safe place. Apply the parking brake firmly and shift the shift position to P. (P. 208) Adjust the position of the front seat and the angle of the seat- back. (P. 100) Depending on the position of the front seat, if the seatback is folded backward, it may interfere with the operation of the rear seat.

Stow the buckle of the seat belts.

STEP 4

STEP 5

Lower the head restraint of the rear seat. (P. 106) Vehicles with an armrest: Stow the armrest of the rear seat if it is pulled out. (P. 377) This step is not necessary when operating the driver’s side seat only.

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Folding down the seatbacks

Fold the seatback down while pushing the lock release button. To return the rear seatbacks to their original positions, lift them up until they lock.

■Remove the seat belt from the guide

If the seat belt interferes with luggage on the folded seats, remove the seat belt from the guide.

■Returning rear seatbacks

Tilt the rear seatback up until it locks, making sure that you hold the seat belt to prevent it from getting caught between the seatback and the inner side of the vehicle. If the seat belt is removed from the guide, make sure the belt pass through the guide.

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CAUTION

■When folding the seatbacks down

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury. ●Do not fold the seatbacks down while driving. ●Stop the vehicle on level ground, set the parking brake and shift the shift

position to P.

●Do not allow anyone to sit on a folded seatback or in the luggage compart-

ment while driving.

●Do not allow children to enter the luggage compartment.

■After returning the seatback to the upright position

Observe the following precautions. Failure to do so may result in death or serious injury.

●Make sure that the seatback is securely locked in position by lightly pushing it back and forth. If the seatbacks is not securely locked, the red marking will be visible on the seatback lock release button. Make sure that the red marking is not visible.

●Check that the seat belts are not twisted or caught in the seatback.

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Head restraints are provided for all seats. Front seats

Up Pull the head restraints up. Down Push and hold the lock release button when lowering the head restraint.

Up Down Pull up or push down the head restraint while pressing the lock release button.

To fold Pull the head restraint up while pressing the lock release but- ton. To use Lift up and push down the head restraint to the lowest lock position.

Lock release button

Rear center seat

Lock release button

Foldable type rear outside seats

Lock release button

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