Toyota Prius, Manual

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1-4. Opening, closing and locking the doors
PRIUS PHV_OM_OM47831E_(EE)
 Note for the unlocking function
 A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the
doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the
original position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door
handle again.
 Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.
Remove the gloves and touch the sensor on the back of the door handle
again.
 If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the
effective range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. Place the key
in a position 2 m (6 ft.) or more separate from the vehicle while the vehi-
cle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
 If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly
longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.
 Fingernails may scrape against the door during operation of the door
handle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface of the
door.
 When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
 To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 2 m
(6 ft.) of the vehicle.
 The smart entry & start system can be deactivated in advance. (
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P. 651)
 To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from
the outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the
key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly.
(The door lock prevention may not operate.)