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TOYOTA 2010 Prius User Manual

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1-2. Key information

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Before driving

Battery-saving function

In the following circumstances, the entry function is disabled in order to pre-
vent the vehicle battery from discharging and electronic key battery from
depleting.

When the entry function has not been used for 5 days or more

When the electronic key has been left within approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of
the vehicle for 10 minutes or more

If the entry function has not been used for 9 days or more, the vehicle
cannot be unlocked by a door other than the driver’s door. To unlock the
vehicle, grip the driver’s door handle or use the wireless remote control
or the mechanical key.

The system will resume operation when...

The vehicle is locked touching the door handle lock sensor area.

The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control function

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P. 63) or the mechanical key. (→P. 541)

Electronic key battery depletion

P. 64