Smart Key System Function Clarification
Smart Key System Function Clarification
PG008-03
Title:
SMART KEY SYSTEM
Technical Service FUNCTION CLARIFICATION
BULLETIN Models:
Introduction The “Smart Key” system is a truly keyless entry and ignition system made available for
the 2004 – 2006 Prius. The following bulletin describes the operation of the system and
clarifies normal operational parameters.
Applicable S 2004 – 2006 model year Prius vehicles with Smart Key option.
Vehicles
Smart Key When unlocking the vehicle’s door using the Smart Key function, please note:
ENTRY
The system has been designed to have a two–step unlock process. To unlock the door:
1. Approach the vehicle (with a registered master key in your possession) and grasp the
door handle.
2. After hearing the security system unlock confirmation, pull the handle open.
If the handle is pulled quickly (prior to the unlock confirmation), the door may NOT
open on the first pull of the handle.
Smart Key After the door has been closed and locked (by any method). Please note the following:
RE–ENTRY
After Locking S The Smart Key CANNOT be used to unlock the vehicle for 3 seconds after the
doors are locked. This has been designed to allow customers to confirm that
the door is actually locked by pulling the handle.
S If the customer wishes to re–enter the vehicle before the 3–second time period has
expired, the Remote Keyless Entry “UNLOCK” button can be used.
S This time delay can be adjusted from 3 seconds, to 2, or 1 second through C–BEST,
if desired.
Key The Smart Key system has a unique key. Some important notes about this key include:
Precautions
S In some rare cases, equipment (located outside of the vehicle) operating on similar
frequencies may affect the performance of the system. Should this occur, the Hard
Key Shank (located within the Smart Key) can always be used to enter the vehicle,
and the Smart Key can be inserted into the key slot, allowing the Power button to
place the vehicle in “Ready” mode.
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