Opening and closing the windows and moon roof for Your Toyota Prius 4 Door Fourth Generation (2016-2022)

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Power windows  
Opening and closing procedures  
The power windows can be opened and closed using the switches.  
Operating the switch moves the side windows as follows:  
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Closing  
One-touch closing*  
Opening  
One-touch opening*  
*: To stop the side window partway,  
operate the switch in the opposite  
direction.  
Window lock switch  
Press the switch to lock the pas-  
senger windows.  
Indicator  
The indicator will come on.  
Use this switch to prevent children  
from accidentally opening or clos-  
ing a passenger window.  
The power windows can be operated when  
The power switch is in ON mode.  
Operating the power windows after turning the hybrid system off  
The power windows can be operated for approximately 45 seconds even  
after the power switch is turned to ACCESSORY mode or turned off. They  
cannot, however, be operated once either front door is opened.  
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Jam protection function  
If an object becomes jammed between the side window and the window  
frame while the side window is closing, side window movement is stopped  
and the side window is opened slightly.  
Catch protection function  
If an object becomes caught between the door and side window while the  
side window is opening, side window movement is stopped.  
When the window cannot be opened or closed  
When the jam protection function or catch protection function operates  
unusually and the side window cannot be opened and closed, perform the fol-  
lowing operations with the power window switch of that door.  
Stop the vehicle. With the power switch in ON mode, within 4 seconds of the  
jam protection function or catch protection function activating, continuously  
operate the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction or one-  
touch opening direction so that the side window can be opened and closed.  
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If the side window cannot be opened and closed even when performing the  
above operations, perform the following procedure for function initialization.  
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Turn the power switch to ON mode.  
2
Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction  
and completely close the side window.  
3
Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pulling the  
switch in the one-touch closing direction, and hold it there for approxi-  
mately 6 seconds or more.  
4
Press and hold the power window switch in the one-touch opening direc-  
tion. After the side window is completely opened, continue holding the  
switch for an additional 1 second or more.  
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Release the power window switch for a moment, resume pressing the  
switch in the one-touch opening direction, and hold it there for approxi-  
mately 4 seconds or more.  
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Pull and hold the power window switch in the one-touch closing direction  
again. After the side window is completely closed, continue holding the  
switch for a further 1 second or more.  
If you release the switch while the side window is moving, start again from  
the beginning.  
If the side window reverses and cannot be fully closed or opened, have the  
vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.  
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Door lock linked window operation  
The power windows can be opened and closed using the mechanical key.*  
(P. 635)  
The power windows can be opened using the wireless remote control.*  
(P. 182)  
*: These settings must be customized at your Toyota dealer.  
When the 12-volt battery is disconnected  
The window lock switch is disabled. If necessary, press the window lock  
switch after reconnecting the 12-volt battery.  
Power window open reminder function  
The buzzer sounds and a message is shown on the multi-information display  
in the instrument cluster when the power switch is turned off and the driver’s  
door is opened with the power windows open.  
Customization  
Settings (e.g. linked door lock operation) can be changed.  
(Customizable features: P. 678)  
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WARNING  
Observe the following precautions.  
Failing to do so may result in death or serious injury.  
Closing the windows  
The driver is responsible for all the power window operations, including the  
operation for the passengers. In order to prevent accidental operation,  
especially by a child, do not let a child operate the power windows. It is  
possible for children and other passengers to have body parts caught in  
the power window. Also, when riding with a child, it is recommended to use  
the window lock switch. (P. 214)  
Check to make sure that all passengers  
do not have any part of their body in a  
position where it could be caught when  
a side window is being operated.  
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When using the wireless remote control or mechanical key and operating  
the power windows, operate the power window after checking to make  
sure that there is no possibility of any passenger having any of their body  
parts caught in the side window. Also do not let a child operate side win-  
dow by the wireless remote control or mechanical key. It is possible for  
children and other passengers to get caught in the power window.  
When exiting the vehicle, turn the power switch off, carry the key and exit  
the vehicle along with the child. There may be accidental operation, due to  
mischief, etc., that may possibly lead to an accident.  
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WARNING  
Jam protection function  
Never use any part of your body to intentionally activate the jam protection  
function.  
The jam protection function may not work if something gets jammed just  
before the side window is fully closed. Be careful not to get any part of  
your body jammed in the side window.  
Catch protection function  
Never use any part of your body or clothing to intentionally activate the  
catch protection function.  
The catch protection function may not work if something gets caught just  
before the side window is fully opened. Be careful not to get any part of  
your body or clothing caught in the side window.  
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