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2012 Prius Two: trunk handle sensor

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by BlackPrius2012, Apr 24, 2012.

  1. BlackPrius2012

    BlackPrius2012 New Member

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    I am looking at the underbelly of the trunk handle and I see a rectangular padding on the left side and a flat area on the right. In the manual, there is a smallish round button on the right. My manual does not match the handle. What is up with that?

    Supposedly the round button, I think, locks all the doors, including the trunk door.

    Is this feature only on the fancier Prius'?

    :confused:
     
    #1 BlackPrius2012, Apr 24, 2012
  2. cwerdna

    cwerdna Senior Member

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    It sounds like you're referring to 3-door SKS (two front doors and the hatch). Prius Two has only 1-door SKS (driver's door only).

    One needs to go to model Three or above for 3-door SKS.
     
    #2 cwerdna, Apr 24, 2012
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  3. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    Correct. 3-dr SKS is available on 2012 Three and higher.
     
    #3 Tideland Prius, Apr 24, 2012
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    RE: Prius 2011 Two- Hatchback
    Isn't the rear door supposed to open, when the flat area under handle is pressed, if you have the SKS on your person?

    Mine is a new car. Unless I'm doing something wrong, mine won't open - unless I press the Unlock button on the fob.

    Before I take it back to the dealer, I thought I'd ask if it was 'user' error!

    Thanks,
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    #4 Betrock, Apr 25, 2012
  5. cwerdna

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    ^^^
    Only if you have 3 door smart key system. On the 2010-2011 Priuses, you needed to have model Four (aka IV on '10) or above to have 3 door SKS. For the '12s, it's model Three or above.

     
    #5 cwerdna, Apr 25, 2012
  6. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    What Cwerdna said. It'll only open if you have the 3-dr SKS which is available on model Three and higher. With the Two, only the driver's door has the Smart Entry and Touch Sensor lock.
     
    #6 Tideland Prius, Apr 25, 2012
  7. Betrock

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    That's a relief! I thought something was wrong, which meant that other electrical things could be wrong, and there are so many electrical things! ....Lions & tigers & bears, Oh my!
     
    #7 Betrock, Apr 26, 2012
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