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Discussion in 'Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by Mo G, Mar 11, 2015.

  1. Mo G

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    What happens if the keyfob dies? I know I can unlock the door manually with the Key that is in the keyfob, but what about starting my car? How can I do this when I do not have a place to stick the key in and crank the car? Did toyota not think of this? My friend's Hyundai sonata has a place in the arm-rest compartment to slide the keyfob into to start the car even when the battery has died in the keyfob. Or do I need to just keep a spare battery in the armrest compartment when my keyfob dies?
     
    #1 Mo G, Mar 11, 2015
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    You just need to hold the fob near the button and the car should start, and replace the fob battery asap.
     
    #2 sph101, Mar 11, 2015
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    ^^ what he said. Hold the back of the fob (the side with the Toyota logo) against the POWER button briefly and then start the car like you normally would.
     
    #3 Tideland Prius, Mar 11, 2015
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    Okay. Thanks guys.
     
    #4 Mo G, Mar 12, 2015
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