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What is this small metal object?

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by DonE, Mar 19, 2021.

  1. DonE

    DonE New Member

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    It’s not shown in parts catalog Figure 09-01, Standard Tool, as one of the tools furnished with the car. It’s vaguely similar in shape to the jack handle, but the dimensions are much too small.

    I’ve seen similar tools included with other cars for use in removing the hubcaps or wheel covers, and perhaps one somehow ended up in your car.
     
    #2 Elektroingenieur, Mar 20, 2021
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    It's not OEM Gen2 Prius that's for sure? And I'm not aware of an "emergency kit." Just a tow loop, spare tire, jack, hand crank and tire iron...

    Though this device could be used as a handy way to activate the manual hatch unlock when your 12v battery is dead. :)
     
    #3 PriusCamper, Mar 20, 2021
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    Thanks! As it’s apparently not part of the car, I expect it is probably an emergency key for an interior house door (the kind of lock with a push button on one side and a small hole on the other)
     
    #4 DonE, Mar 21, 2021
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