Am I missing something? Warming up the car outside while keeping it locked...

Snowbell · 11-05-2009, 08:26 PM

Looking for help

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Now that it is getting colder out I would like to be able to go outside in the mornings, start my Prius, turn on the defroster and heater if needed, and then lock the car while it's running and go back into my house while the car is warming up. I haven't been able to figure out how to do this. If I manually try to lock the doors when exiting they don't lock. If I try to use the FOB after exiting the car, that doesn't work either. I don't want to leave an unlocked car running if I'm in the house or getting coffee at the local gas station in the morning.

Any suggestions on how to lock the car while it's running and no one is in it? I thought there might have been a similar posting awhile ago but I haven't been able to find it.

Thanks for any help anyone might offer

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tumbleweed · 11-05-2009, 08:42 PM

It doesn't want to be locked while it's still turned on. You could try the mechanical key I don't know if that would work or not I haven't tried it with the car on.

Best not to start it until you are ready to go, it warms up quickly and you won't waste fuel that way.

F8L · 11-05-2009, 08:51 PM

Try turning off the SKS feature by pushing the little black button on the lower dash then manually locking the door like you would a normal car?

RodJo · 11-05-2009, 08:52 PM

Install the Remote Engine Starter. That's what it is for.

tumbleweed · 11-05-2009, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F8L

Try turning off the SKS feature by pushing the little black button on the lower dash then manually locking the door like you would a normal car?

OP has a 2010 which no longer has that button, unfortunately.

RodJo · 11-05-2009, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by F8L

Try turning off the SKS feature by pushing the little black button on the lower dash then manually locking the door like you would a normal car?

According to the OP's profile, it is a 2010 Prius. As such it has no such button.

F8L · 11-05-2009, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RodJo

According to the OP's profile, it is a 2010 Prius. As such it has no such button.

Damn.

RobH · 11-05-2009, 09:07 PM

The mechanical key should work. It certainly does on the Gen2.

The car will beep when you exit the car with it turned on. No problem. If it sounds a continuous beep, then you left it in gear (!!!). Just put it in Park, set the parking brake, and then use the mechanical key to lock the doors.

The engine may not need a warmup, but you certainly don't want to drive the car until the windows are clear.

DetPrius · 11-05-2009, 09:22 PM

The mechanical key will work as I have done it with my 2010.

silverfog · 11-05-2009, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DetPrius

The mechanical key will work as I have done it with my 2010.

Absolutely. In hot summer months I've left my dog in the car, and locked with the key leaving the a/c on -- but with the obvious risk of someone smashing the window to save the dog. In winter I see no such risk.

11-05-2009, 08:26 PM	#1
Snowbell That's the cat! Snow... Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Putnam County, NY Posts: 66 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: No Package Thanks: 17 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts Friends: 0	Am I missing something? Warming up the car outside while keeping it locked... Looking for help . Now that it is getting colder out I would like to be able to go outside in the mornings, start my Prius, turn on the defroster and heater if needed, and then lock the car while it's running and go back into my house while the car is warming up. I haven't been able to figure out how to do this. If I manually try to lock the doors when exiting they don't lock. If I try to use the FOB after exiting the car, that doesn't work either. I don't want to leave an unlocked car running if I'm in the house or getting coffee at the local gas station in the morning. Any suggestions on how to lock the car while it's running and no one is in it? I thought there might have been a similar posting awhile ago but I haven't been able to find it. Thanks for any help anyone might offer . __________________ Jennifer ;0) _____________________________________________ 2010 Prius IV - Blizzard Pearl/Dk Gray - No Package Took delivery 8-27-09 ...just luvin' it! **

11-05-2009, 08:42 PM	#2
tumbleweed Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Eastern Oregon Posts: 1,692 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 33 Thanked 104 Times in 84 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Am I missing something? Warming up the car outside while keeping it locked... It doesn't want to be locked while it's still turned on. You could try the mechanical key I don't know if that would work or not I haven't tried it with the car on. Best not to start it until you are ready to go, it warms up quickly and you won't waste fuel that way.

11-05-2009, 08:51 PM	#3
F8L Collecting Data on Nature Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA. Posts: 5,449 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 20 Thanked 185 Times in 134 Posts Friends: 35	Re: Am I missing something? Warming up the car outside while keeping it locked... Try turning off the SKS feature by pushing the little black button on the lower dash then manually locking the door like you would a normal car?

11-05-2009, 08:52 PM	#4
RodJo Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Boston Posts: 273 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 6 Thanked 18 Times in 15 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Am I missing something? Warming up the car outside while keeping it locked... Install the Remote Engine Starter. That's what it is for.

11-05-2009, 09:07 PM	#8
RobH Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sunnyvale, California Posts: 674 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #8 Thanks: 23 Thanked 46 Times in 29 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Am I missing something? Warming up the car outside while keeping it locked... The mechanical key should work. It certainly does on the Gen2. The car will beep when you exit the car with it turned on. No problem. If it sounds a continuous beep, then you left it in gear (!!!). Just put it in Park, set the parking brake, and then use the mechanical key to lock the doors. The engine may not need a warmup, but you certainly don't want to drive the car until the windows are clear.

11-05-2009, 09:22 PM	#9
DetPrius Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Southeast Michigan Posts: 121 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: III Package: No Package Thanks: 14 Thanked 18 Times in 10 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Am I missing something? Warming up the car outside while keeping it locked... The mechanical key will work as I have done it with my 2010.

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