TOYOTA Prius HSD - Manual (Page 30)

OPTIONS
SKS: Smart-Entry
It is proximity detection system that automatically senses a wireless transmitter (called a "key-fob") in your pocket or
purse, allowing you to unlock the doors & hatch without the need to use a physical key or push a button on a remote.
Touchless Unlock Reaching into the handle area on the outside of the Driver's door, you'll trigger the sensor to
unlock just that door.
Reaching into the handle area on the outside of the Passenger's door, you'll trigger the sensor to
unlock all the doors.
Reaching into the handle area on the outside of the Hatch door, you'll trigger the sensor to unlock
the all the doors as well as the hatch.
Automatic Disable Leaving the key-fob inserted into the dashboard-slot for more than 10 minutes after power OFF
will cause the SKS to be disabled. To enable it again, press the button under the steering-wheel.
Manual Disable Look for a button labeled "SMART" on the dashboard directly underneath the steering-wheel.
Pushing that will toggle between disable & enable. As the 12-volt auxiliary battery ages, constant
trickle drains from it for extended durations (especially during the winter) should be avoided. So if
you are going to leave your Prius sit for several weeks, the disable will help you get the longest life
from the battery. Note that the battery-pack, not the auxiliary, is what supplies power for starting
the engine.
Another use for that "SMART" button is to simply prevent the wireless functionality, should you
have the need for direct-contact only operation.
Fob Battery That small key inside the fob can be removed and used to open the driver's door manually, when
the battery wears out due to excessive age. The battery isn't necessary to start the Prius when the
key-fob is inserted into the dashboard slot; though, you will want to eventually replace the battery
(CR-2032).
Outside Locking On both front door handles and the hatch in back, there are small black buttons. Pushing one of
them will trigger a beep and flash the lights to inform you the SKS (formally known as SE/SS)
system has just locked the Prius. This ability prevents the need for you to ever touch the SKS
device in your pocket or purse… unless you need to use the "panic" button on the back (which
honks the horn and flashes the lights).
SKS: Smart-Start
It is proximity detection system that automatically senses a wireless transmitter (called a "key-fob") in your pocket or
purse, allowing you to start the hybrid system without the need to use a physical key or push a button on a remote.
Fob Battery When the fob battery wears out due to excessive age, you can still start the hybrid system without
replacing the battery (CR-2032). Just insert the fob into the dashboard-slot manually. It will get
sensed that way, even though the remote ability is not available.
Prius User-Guide 30 of 54 Last Updated: 9/01/2007