2003 Toyota Prius Owners Manual - Page 31

-Wireless remote control CAUTION Before driving, be sure that the doors are closed and locked, especially when small children are in the vehicle. Along with the proper use of seat belts, locking the doors helps prevent the driver and passengers from being thrown out from the vehicle during an accident. It also helps prevent the doors from being opened unintentionally. The wireless remote control system is designed to lock or unlock both doors, or activate the theft deterrent system from a distance within approximately 1 m (3 ft.) of the vehicle. 21p013e LOCKING DOORS AND UNLOCKING THE To lock and unlock all the doors, push the switches of the transmitter slowly and securely. To lock: Push the "LOCK" switch. All the doors are locked simultaneously. At this time the parking lights, side marker lights, license plate lights and tail lights will flash once. Check to see that the doors are securely locked. If either door is not securely closed, locking cannot be performed by the "LOCK" switch. Locking operation 21p014d Unlocking operation 24