Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2013 Toyota Prius Plug-inFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Operation Check
- SMART KEY SYSTEM OPERATION INSPECTION
- Check the entry unlock function.
- Use the wireless lock operation to lock the doors. With the key outside the vehicle, touch a front door outside handle assembly (touch sensor) and check that the door unlocks.
- Check the entry unlock operation detection area.
- Step 1: Hold the key at the same height as the door outside handle assembly (approximately 0.8 m (2.62 ft.) ). Make sure that the direction of the key is as shown in the illustration.
- Step 2: Check that when the key is brought within 0.7 to 1.0 m (2.30 to 3.28 ft.) of the vehicle, the system enters unlock standby mode.
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TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*1 0.7 to 1.0 m HINT:
When the system enters unlock standby mode, the key LED illuminates.
- Step 3: After the system enters unlock standby mode, touch the door outside handle assembly (touch sensor) within 3 seconds. Check that the door unlocks.
- Check the entry unlock function.
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.