Toyota Prius: Side doors

• Using the entry function
• Opening the doors from the outside

Using the entry function

Unlocking and locking the doors of the 2024 Toyota Prius from the outside can be done using several methods. You can use the electronic key (wireless remote control) to unlock or lock the doors remotely. Alternatively, you can use the keyless entry system by touching the door handle sensor when the electronic key is nearby, which automatically unlocks the door when you touch it and locks it when you touch the sensor on the handle again. Additionally, traditional methods involve using the physical key inserted into the driver's door key cylinder to manually lock or unlock all doors. These methods provide flexibility and convenience for accessing and securing the Prius from outside the vehicle.

The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function, wireless remote control, door lock switches or inside lock buttons.

Unlocking and locking the doors from the outside

Using the entry function

Carry the electronic key to enable this function.

1. Grip the driver's door handle to unlock the door. Holding the driver's door handle for approximately 2 seconds unlocks all the doors.

   Grip the front passenger's door handle with the sensor (if equipped) to unlock all the doors*.

Make sure to touch the sensor on the back of the handle.

The doors cannot be unlocked for 3 seconds after the doors are locked.

*: The door unlock settings can be changed.

2. Touch the lock sensor (the indentation on the surface of the door handle) to lock the doors.

Check that the door is securely locked.

Using the wireless remote control

1. Locks all the doors

Check that the door is securely locked.

2. Unlocks all the doors

Pressing the button unlocks the driver's door. Pressing the button again within 5 seconds unlocks the other doors.

Press and hold to open the side windows.*

*: This setting must be customized at your Toyota dealer.

Switching the door unlock function

It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks using the wireless remote control. Perform the switching operation in the vehicle or within approximately 3.2 ft. (1 m) of the vehicle.

1. Turn the power switch to OFF.
2. When the indicator light on the key surface is not on, press and hold ,  (if equipped) or for approximately 5 seconds while pressing and holding .

The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below. (When changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at least 5 seconds, and repeat step 2.).

Operation signals

Doors: A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice) Side windows: A buzzer sounds to indicate that the side windows are operating.

Security feature

If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is unlocked, the security feature automatically locks the vehicle again. (However, depending on the location of the electronic key, the key may be detected as being in the vehicle. In this case, vehicle may be unlocked.)

When the door cannot be locked by the lock sensor on the surface of the door handle

When the door cannot be locked even if the lock sensor on the surface of the door handle is touched by a finger, touch the lock sensor with the palm.

When gloves are being worn, remove the gloves.

Door lock buzzer

If an attempt to lock the doors using the entry function is made when a door other than the door you are locking is open, a buzzer sounds continuously for 5 seconds. Fully close all the doors, and lock the vehicle once more.

Conditions affecting the operation of the smart key system or wireless remote control

If the smart key system or the wireless remote control does not operate properly

• Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock the doors
• Replace the key battery with a new one if it is depleted

If the 12-volt battery is discharged

The doors cannot be locked and unlocked using the smart key system or wireless remote control. Lock or unlock the doors using the mechanical key.

Customization

Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed.

(Customizable features

WARNING

When using the wireless remote control 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 allow children to operate the wireless remote control. It is possible for children and other passengers to get caught in the power window.

Unlocking and locking the doors from the inside

Inside the 2024 Toyota Prius, you can unlock and lock the doors using the door lock switches located on the interior door panels. These switches typically feature buttons or toggles that allow you to lock or unlock all doors with a simple press or toggle action. Additionally, each door is equipped with inside lock buttons located near the door handles. These buttons provide a quick way to lock the door from the inside, ensuring security and convenience for passengers. These interior mechanisms provide straightforward methods for controlling access to the vehicle from within, enhancing safety and ease of use for occupants.

Using the door lock switches

1. Locks all the doors
2. Unlocks all the doors

Using the inside lock buttons

1. Locks the door
2. Unlocks the door

The front doors can be opened by pulling the inside handle even if the lock buttons are in the lock position.

Locking the front doors from the outside without a key

1. Move the inside lock button to the lock position.
2. Close the door.

In the 2024 Toyota Prius, you can lock the front doors from the outside without using a physical key by utilizing the keyless entry system. Simply ensure the electronic key (wireless remote control) is within proximity of the vehicle. To lock the doors, press the lock button on any of the front door handles. This action engages the vehicle's locking mechanism without requiring the use of a traditional key, offering convenience and security when entering or leaving the Prius.

The door cannot be locked if the power switch is in ACC or ON, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle.

Depending on the position of the electronic key, the key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.

When all the doors are locked with the entry function or wireless remote control

• The doors cannot be unlocked with the door lock switch.
• The door lock switches can be reset by unlocking all the doors with the entry function or wireless remote control.

Opening the doors from the outside

Opening the front door

Unlock the door, and pull the door handle.

Opening the rear door

Unlock the door, and press the door opener switch of the door handle to open the door.

Make sure to securely press the door opener switch on the inner side of the door handle.

Rear door opener switch operating conditions

When all of the following conditions are met:

• The vehicle speed is less than 2 mph (4 km/h)
• The door is unlocked

If a rear door cannot be opened using the door opener switch

Check the following:

• The 12-volt battery is not depleted.
• The door is unlocked

If a door cannot be opened using the door opener switch, the door can be opened using the manual release button. Firmly press the button until the door opens.

When opening the rear door with the manual release button in low temperatures

If the manual release button becomes frozen in low temperatures, it may feel heavier to operate.

When the vehicle is subjected to a strong impact

In the event that the vehicle is subject to a strong impact, the rear door opener switch cannot be operated for approximately 10 seconds. In this case, use the manual release button.

If the rear door opener switch is operated repeatedly over a short period of time

The system may restrict operation to prevent overheating. If this happens, refrain from operating the rear door opener switch. Normal operation will return after a short time.

Rear seat reminder function

As the first reminder so as not to forget luggage, etc. in the rear seat, when the power switch is turned off after any of the following conditions are met, a buzzer will sound and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display for approximately 6 seconds.

Also, as the second reminder, when the doors are locked, a buzzer will sound and the emergency flashers will flash for a few seconds, and a message will be displayed on the multi-information display.

• The hybrid system is started within approximately 10 minutes after opening and closing a rear door.
• A rear door has been opened and closed after the hybrid system was started.

The second reminder will not be activated if a rear door was opened before the doors are locked.

However, if a rear door is opened and then closed within approximately 2 seconds, the rear seat reminder function may not operate.

The rear seat reminder function determines that luggage, etc. has been placed in a rear seat based on opening and closing of a rear door.

Therefore, depending on the situation, the rear seat reminder function may not operate and you may still forget luggage, etc. in the rear seat, or it may operate unnecessarily.

Open door warning buzzer

If the vehicle speed reaches 3 mph (5 km/h), a buzzer sounds to indicate that the door(s) or the hood (on some models) is not fully closed.

The open door(s) or hood is displayed on the multi-information display.

Customization

The rear seat reminder function can be enabled/disabled.

WARNING

To prevent an accident

Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.

Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant could be thrown out of the vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury

• Ensure that all doors are properly closed and locked.
• Do not pull the inside handle of the doors while driving.

  Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.

• Set the rear door child-protector locks when children are seated in the rear seats.

When opening or closing a door

Check the surroundings of the vehicle such as whether the vehicle is on an incline, whether there is enough space for a door to open and whether a strong wind is blowing. When opening or closing the door, hold the door handle tightly to prepare for any unpredictable movement.

Rear door child-protector lock

The rear door child-protector lock in the 2024 Toyota Prius prevents the rear doors from being opened from the inside when the lock is activated. This safety feature is designed to prevent children in the rear seats from accidentally opening the doors while the vehicle is in motion. To engage the child-protector lock, simply flip the switch located on the edge of the rear door. When activated, the rear doors can only be opened from the outside using the door handles, ensuring the safety and security of young passengers in the Prius.

1. Unlock
2. Lock

These locks can be set to prevent children from opening the rear doors. Push down on each rear door switch to lock both rear doors.

Automatic door locking and unlocking systems

The following functions can be set or canceled: For instructions on customizing, refer

Function / Operation

Speed linked door locking function/ All doors are automatically locked when vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.

Shift position linked door locking function/ All doors are automatically locked when the shift position is shifted to a position other than P.

Shift position linked door unlocking function/ All doors are automatically unlocked when the shift position is shifted to P.

Driver's door linked door unlocking function/ All doors are automatically unlocked when driver's door is opened within approximately 45 seconds after turning the power switch to OFF.