Toyota 2008 Prius Quick Reference Manual page 76

n Note for the smart key system
Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection
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areas), the system may not operate properly in the following cases.
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle,
near the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or
unlocked.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, luggage cover, floor or in
the glove box when the engine is started or engine switch modes are
changed.
The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door
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handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash. (The doors will automatically
be locked after approximately 30 seconds if the doors are not opened
and closed.)
l Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.
If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the elec-
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tronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not
be unlocked by the entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to
unlock the doors.)
When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
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To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.
n Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 30 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the anti-theft system automatically locks the vehicle again.
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