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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by 46mike, Jun 11, 2013.

  1. 46mike

    46mike Junior Member

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    Duh...what is the "SKS" located under the steering wheel? thanks
     
    #1 46mike, Jun 11, 2013
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    The SKS is for Smart Key System. On the Gen II models (prior to 2010) there was a button to turn off the SKS system if you were going to leave the car parked for a while in order to reduce 12V battery drain.

    The Gen III models do not have this button. The Owner's Manual says that after about 5 days the SKS will turn off automatically.
     
    #2 jdcollins5, Jun 11, 2013
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    Thanks much. I'm new to the site, but this is my second Prius. Do appreciate your reply as I've noted a lot of (ehemmm perhaps younger...) people don't write anything on their posts. Sign of the times I guess. Thanks again.
     
    #3 46mike, Jun 11, 2013
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    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

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    That's to enable or disable the touch sensitive door handles. If you disable it, you can still use the key fob to lock/unlock.
     
    #4 usbseawolf2000, Jun 11, 2013
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    Moved to the appropriate forum, not a website question
     
    #5 Paradox, Jun 12, 2013
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