Hatchback On the Prius 2 Help

1. No, sorry.

 

Do you have the smart key system? If you do as long as the smart key is in your purse or pocket all you have to do is touch the rubber on the lift handle and it should open! That is how it works on the G2. Hal

 

Something you may not have discovered yet is the handle to close the hatch. Instead of reaching up to the exterior, you can use the handle moulded into the inside. If you give it a quick tug and pull your arm out of the way, you should be able to close the hatch without reaching so far, or getting your hand dirty. Also, don't use the spoiler to push the hatch closed - it's not strong enough for that.

 

I don't have the smart key system, so I'm not an expert on that. But there's no mechanism I know of on the Prius that actually opens the hatch for you, like a trunk lid that pops up. You have to push the button to unlock it - or just be near it with the SKS - and then manually operate the door handle. At least, that's how mine works. How old-fashioned, eh?

 

While the Smart fob remains in your pocket, walk up to the hatch and press on the black rectangular release switch located within the license plate light fixture. Then the hatch lock should release so you can open the hatch.

 

i don't think the #2 has the 3 door smart key system so the only way to open the hatch is the way you're doing it. maybe if you unlock all the doors with the key button while you're in the drivers seat, the bag boy can squeeze the hatch handle and it will open?

 

Did you buy a 2011 Prius or some other model year? Some of the answers to your questions will depend on what you got.

You've posted in a gen 2 area which covers models years 04-09.

 

a lot of people have been disappointed that you don't get 3 door sks on the gen III's unless you pony up big time for pkg. IV. some new it ahead of time and chose not to spend the extra money, others were disappointed to find out after the purchase. some assumed it came on the low end package as did the gen II's. also, prius has never had the release button/lever at the drivers seat although it does come in handy sometimes.

 

There's one for the hood, and another for the gas cap, so another cable wouldn't be all that difficult. Although, it would have to bend to accommodate the hatch in both the open and closed positions. Maybe a solenoid would be easier? A powered hatch, like a van's sliding door, could be dangerous in some situations - people might get eaten by their cars.

 

G2-FOB in pocket touch inside of handle and driver door opens. Touch inside of passenger door and all doors can be opened including the hatch. Touch inside of hatch handle and all doors can be opened. Sounds like the G3 may be different!

 

There is a way to reprogram the FOB so when you touch the driver's door it will unlock all doors. Also, some members have successfully modded their cars to make them 3 door smart key like the earlier models.

You can find directions for both in the forums.

 

http://priuschat.com/forums/gen-iii...-passenger-door-1-door-sks-gen-iii-prius.html

As I've griped about many times, it's too bad that even though now 1 door SKS is now standard on all Priuses that one has go to model Four or above to get 3 door SKS. I really wish it were an option on models below Four. On the 2nd gen, the choices were 0 door (no) SKS or 3-door SKS.

When the Wayback machine goes back up, http://replay.waybackmachine.org/20.../toyota-announces-prices-for-2010-89249.aspx? might help the OP, other than the outdated prices.