Get OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS - Keys and Doors -> Side doors Guide for Toyota Prius 4 Door First Generation (1997-2003)

Side doors—

The driver’s window can be opened and

closed from outside the vehicle using a

key. For details, see “Power windows” on

page 28 in this section.

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH KEY

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH IN-

SIDE LOCK KNOB

Insert the key into the keyhole and turn

it.

Move the lock knob.

To lock: Turn the key forward.

To unlock: Turn the key backward.

To lock: Push the knob forward.

To unlock: Pull the knob backward.

All the doors lock and unlock simulta-

neously with either front door. In the driv-

er’s door lock, turning the key once will

unlock the driver’s door and twice in suc-

cession will unlock all the doors simulta-

neously.

The driver’s door can be opened by pull-

ing the inside door handle even if the lock

knob is depressed.

Closing the door with the lock knob in the

lock position will also lock the door. Be

careful not to lock your keys in the ve-

hicle.

The door cannot be locked if you leave

the key in the ignition switch.

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LOCKING AND UNLOCKING WITH

POWER DOOR LOCK SWITCH

Push the switch.

To lock: Push the switch on the front side.

To unlock: Push the switch on the rear

side.

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All the doors lock or unlock simultaneous-

ly.

Driver’s side

REAR DOOR CHILD−PROTECTORS

Move the lock lever to the “LOCK”

position as shown on the label.

This feature allows you to lock a rear

door so it can be opened from the outside

only, not from inside. We recommend us-

ing this feature whenever small children

are in the vehicle.

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Passenger’s side

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—Wireless remote control

The wireless remote control system is

designed to lock or unlock both doors,

or activate the theft deterrent system

from a distance within approximately 1

m (3 ft.) of the vehicle.

CAUTION

Before driving, be sure that the doors

are closed and locked, especially

when small children are in the ve-

hicle. Along with the proper use of

seat belts, locking the doors helps

prevent the driver and passengers

from being thrown out from the ve-

hicle during an accident. It also helps

prevent the doors from being opened

unintentionally.

LOCKING

DOORS

AND

UNLOCKING

THE

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To lock and unlock all the doors, push

the switches of the transmitter slowly

and securely.

To lock: Push the “LOCK” switch. All the

doors are locked simultaneously. At this

time the parking lights, side marker lights,

license plate lights and tail lights will flash

once.

Locking operation

Check to see that the doors are securely

locked.

If either door is not securely closed, lock-

ing cannot be performed by the “LOCK”

switch.

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Unlocking operation

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To unlock: Push the “UNLOCK” switch

once to unlock the only driver’s door.

Pushing the switch twice within 3 seconds

unlocks all the doors simultaneously. Each

time the “UNLOCK” switch is pushed, the

parking lights, side marker lights, license

plate lights and tail lights will flash twice.

WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL TRANS-

MITTER

The wireless remote control transmitter is

an electronic component. Observe the fol-

lowing instructions in order not to cause

damage to the transmitter.

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D Do not leave the transmitter on places

where the temperature becomes high

such as on the dashboard.

When the “UNLOCK” switch is pressed

the interior light comes on. The lights re-

mains on for about 15 seconds unless

either door is opened then and closed.

(For further information, see “Interior

lights” on page 84 in Section 2−3.)

D Do not disassemble it.

D Avoid knocking it hard against other

objects or dropping it.

“PANIC” SWITCH

You have 30 seconds to open a door after

using the wireless remote unlock feature.

If a door is not opened by then, all the

doors will be automatically locked again.

D Avoid putting it in water.

Pushing the “PANIC” switch blows the

horn intermittently and flashes the

headlights and tail lights.

You can use up to 4 wireless remote con-

trol transmitters for the same vehicle.

Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed

information.

If the “LOCK” or “UNLOCK” switch is kept

pressed in, the locking or unlocking opera-

tion is not repeated. Release the button

and then push again.

The “PANIC” switch is used to deter ve-

hicle theft when you witness anyone at-

tempting to break into or damage your

vehicle.

If the wireless remote control transmitter

does not actuate the doors or alarm, or

operate from a normal distance.

The alarm will have for one minute. To

stop alarm midway, push the “PANIC” or

“UNLOCK” switch once again, unlock any

door with the key or transmitter, or turn

the ignition key from the “LOCK” to “ON”

position.

D Check for closeness to a radio trans-

mitter such as a radio station or an

airport which can interfere with normal

operation of the transmitter.

D The batteries may have been con-

sumed. Check the battery in the trans-

mitter. To replace the battery, see “RE-

PLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY”

below.

The “PANIC” mode does not work when

the ignition key is in the “ON” position.

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If you lose your transmitter, contact your

Toyota dealer as soon as possible to

avoid the possibility of theft, or an acci-

dent. (See “If you lose your wireless re-

mote control transmitter” on page 183 in

Section 5.)

NOTICE:

D Reorient or relocate the receiving an-

tenna.

This equipment has been tested and

found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are

designed to provide reasonable protec-

D Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

D Connect the equipment into an outlet

For vehicles sold in U.S.A.

on

a

circuit different from that to

tion against harmful interference in

a

which the receiver is connected.

residential installation. This equipment

generates, uses and can radiate radio

frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instruc-

tions, may cause harmful interference to

radio communications. However, there is

no guarantee that interference will not

occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interfer-

ence to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the

equipment off and on, the user is en-

couraged to try to correct the interfer-

ence by one or more of the following

measures:

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions:

D Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

FCC WARNING:

(1) This device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must

accept any interference received, includ-

ing interference that may cause unde-

sired operation.

Changes or modifications not ex-

pressly approved by the party respon-

sible for compliance could void the

user’s authority to operate the equip-

ment.

For vehicles sold in Canada

Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not

cause interference, and (2) this device

must accept any interference, including

interference that may cause undesired

operation of this device.

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REPLACING TRANSMITTER BATTERY

For replacement, use CR2016 lithium bat-

tery or equivalent.

CAUTION

Special care should be taken that

small children do not swallow the re-

moved transmitter battery or compo-

nents.

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NOTICE

z During replacing the transmitter

battery, do not push the “LOCK”

1. Using a coin or equivalent, open the

transmitter case.

2. Remove the discharged transmitter bat-

tery.

and

times.

“UNLOCK”

switches many

NOTICE

z When replacing the transmitter bat-

tery, be careful not to lose the

components.

Do not bend the terminals.

z Replace only with the same or

equivalent type recommended by a

Toyota dealer.

z Dispose of used batteries according

to the local laws.

Replace the transmitter battery by the fol-

lowing procedures.

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