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Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Technical Discussion' started by kente46, Aug 23, 2012.

  1. kente46

    kente46 Junior Member

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    Just traded in my 2006 for a 2012. Can I use keyless entry to open the hatch or do I have to use the fob? When I touch the hatch handle, nothing happens.

    Thanks!
     
    #1 kente46, Aug 23, 2012
  2. gliderman

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    My son opens it when I am in the car, so I dont know if the car senses the fob or the unlocked state. I keep my fob in my pocket all the time so I dont know if I can open the back without it if the care is in an unlocked state.
     
    #2 gliderman, Aug 23, 2012
  3. fuzzy1

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    The Two has just one door (driver door only) Smart Key System. To open the hatch with SKS, you need a higher trim level with the three door system.
     
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    For 2012, check out http://www.toyota.com/t3Portal/document/om/OM47704U/pdf/sec_01-03.pdf.

    On page 70 of the PDF, there are instructions on how to open all doors when you grab one handle. My Two is able to open all doors when I reach for the driver door handle, after following these steps.​
     
    #4 Frank Keeney, Aug 23, 2012
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    If the hatch lock is released you must push up on the larger rubber rectangle under the handle for a second or so.
    The smaller rubber square is for locking the hatch (actually locks all doors).

    The SKS only comes into effect if the hatch is locked.
     
    #5 David Beale, Aug 23, 2012
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    For a price, you can upgrade yours as a DIY. There are instructions/part nos, in a post in the mods section.
     
    #6 spiderman, Aug 23, 2012
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    no. you have to hit the fob unlock twice, then open hatch with rubber covered switch.
     
    #7 bisco, Aug 23, 2012
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