OPERATION OF INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS Keys and Doors -> Hybrid vehicle immobilizer system for Your Toyota Prius 4 Door Second Generation (2004-2009)

Hybrid vehicle immobilizer  
system  
NOTICE  
When using a key containing a trans-  
ponder chip, observe the following  
precautions:  
z Do not affix any material that cuts  
off electromagnetic waves (such as  
a metal seal) on the key.  
z Do not knock the key hard against  
other objects.  
z Do not leave the key exposed to  
high temperatures for a long period,  
such as on the dashboard or hood  
under direct sunlight.  
KEY NUMBER PLATE  
DEACTIVATION USING THE SMART  
FUNCTION  
Your key number is shown on the plate.  
Keep the plate in a safe place such as  
your wallet, not in the vehicle.  
z Do not put the key in water or  
wash it in an ultrasonic washer.  
The hybrid vehicle immobilizer system  
is a theft prevention system. When you  
enter the vehicle carrying a smart key  
and press the “POWER” switch, the  
electronic code in the key is automati-  
cally checked to determine whether it  
corresponds to the registered ID code  
for the vehicle. If the ID code is veri-  
fied, you can start the hybrid system.  
z Do not keep the key together with  
the products emitting electromag-  
If you should lose your keys or if you  
need additional keys, duplicates can be  
made by a Toyota dealer using the key  
number.  
netic waves such as  
phone.  
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cellular  
We recommend writing down the key num-  
ber and storing it in a safe place.  
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Carrying a smart key and pressing the  
“POWER” switch automatically cancels the  
system, which enables the hybrid system  
to start. The indicator light will go off.  
For your Toyota dealer to make you a  
new key with builtin transponder chip,  
your dealer will need your key number  
and master key. However, there is a limit  
to the number of additional keys your  
Toyota dealer can make for you.  
NOTICE  
Do not modify, remove or disas-  
semble the hybrid vehicle immobilizer  
system. If any unauthorized changes  
or modifications are made, proper op-  
eration of the system cannot be guar-  
anteed.  
The system is automatically set when the  
hybrid system is off and driver’s door is  
opened. The indicator light will start flash-  
ing to show the system is set.  
DEACTIVATION USING THE KEY  
The hybrid vehicle immobilizer system  
is a theft prevention system. When you  
insert the key in the key slot, the trans-  
ponder chip in the key transmits an  
electronic code to the vehicle. The hy-  
brid system will start only when the  
electronic code in the chip corresponds  
to the registered ID code for the ve-  
hicle.  
If any of the following indicator conditions  
occurs, contact your Toyota dealer.  
The indicator light stays on except  
when the theft deterrent system is set-  
ting or activating. (See “Theft deterrent  
system” on page 46.)  
The indicator light does not start flash-  
ing when the hybrid system is off and  
driver’s door is opened.  
The indicator light flashes inconsistent-  
ly.  
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Inserting the registered key in the key slot  
automatically cancels the system, which  
enables the hybrid system to start. The  
indicator light will go off.  
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.  
FCC ID: MOZRI−24KTY  
MADE IN JAPAN  
For your Toyota dealer to make you a  
new key with builtin transponder chip,  
your dealer will need your key number  
and master key. However, there is a limit  
to the number of additional keys your  
Toyota dealer can make for you.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions:  
(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.  
NOTICE  
Do not modify, remove or disas-  
semble the hybrid vehicle immobilizer  
system. If any unauthorized changes  
or modifications are made, proper op-  
eration of the system cannot be guar-  
anteed.  
The system is automatically set when the  
key is removed from the key slot. The  
indicator light will start flashing to show  
the system is set.  
CAUTION  
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.  
If any of the following indicator conditions  
occurs, contact your Toyota dealer.  
The indicator light stays on except  
when the theft deterrent system is set-  
ting or activating. (See “Theft deterrent  
system” on page 46.)  
The indicator light does not start flash-  
ing when the key is removed from the  
key slot.  
The indicator light flashes inconsistent-  
ly.  
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