Toyota 2005 PRIUS, Owner'S Manual

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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.
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.
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 built- in 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.
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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.