Toyota Prius Prime (2020 year). Owner's manual - part 35

Pull the armrest down for use.

The coat hooks are provided with
the rear assist grips.

Armrest

NOTICE

To prevent damage to the armrest, do not place too much strain on the arm-
rest.

Coat hooks

WARNING

Do not hang coat hangers or other hard or sharp objects on the hook. If the
SRS curtain shield airbags deploy, these items may become projectiles,
causing death or serious injury.

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Garage door opener



The HomeLink

wireless control system in your vehicle has 3 buttons

which can be programmed to operate 3 different devices. Refer to the
programming methods on the following pages to determine the
method which is appropriate for the device.

HomeLink

indicator light

Garage door operation indica-
tors
Buttons

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Before programming the HomeLink

● During programming, it is possible that garage doors, gates, or

other devices may operate. For this reason, make sure that peo-
ple and objects are clear of the garage door or other devices to
prevent injury or other potential harm.

● It is recommended that a new battery be placed in the remote

control transmitter for more accurate programming.

● Garage door opener motors manufactured after 1995 may be

equipped with rolling code protection. If this is the case, you may
need a stepladder or other sturdy, safe device to reach the
“Learn” or “Smart” button on the garage door opener motor.



: If equipped

The garage door opener can be programmed to operate garage
doors, gates, entry doors, door locks, home lighting systems,
security systems, and other devices.

HomeLink

1
2

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Programming the HomeLink

Steps

through

must be performed within 60 seconds, other-

wise the indicator light will stop flashing and programming will not
be able to be completed.

Press and release the HomeLink

button you want to program

and check that the HomeLink

indicator light flashes orange.

Point  the  remote  control
transmitter  for  the  device  at
the rear view mirror, 1 to 3 in.
(25  to  75  mm)  from  the
HomeLink

buttons.

Keep the HomeLink

indicator

light in view while programming.

Program a device.



Programming a device other than an entry gate (for U.S.A.
owners)

Press and hold the remote control transmitter button until the
HomeLink

indicator light changes from slowly flashing orange to

rapidly flashing green (rolling code) or continuously lit green
(fixed code), then release the button.



Programming an entry gate (for U.S.A. owners)/Programming
a device in the Canadian market

Press and release the remote control transmitter button at 2 sec-
ond intervals, repeatedly, until the HomeLink

indicator light

changes from slowly flashing orange to rapidly flashing green
(rolling code) or continuously lit green (fixed code).

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Test the HomeLink

operation by pressing the newly pro-

grammed button and observing the indicator light:
● Indicator light illuminates: Programming of a fixed code device

has completed. The garage door or other device should oper-
ate when a HomeLink

button is pressed and released.

● Indicator light flashes rapidly: The garage door opener motor

or other device is equipped with a rolling code. To complete
programming, firmly press and hold the HomeLink

button for

2 seconds then release it.

● If the garage door or other device does not operate, proceed

to “Programming a rolling code system”.

Repeat the steps above to program another device for any of the
remaining HomeLink

buttons.

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Programming a rolling code system
2 or more people may be necessary to complete rolling code pro-
gramming.

Locate the “Learn” or “Smart”
button on the garage door
opener motor in the garage.

This button can usually be found
where the hanging antenna wire
is  attached  to  the  unit.  The
name  and  color  of  the  button
may  vary  by  manufacturer.
Refer  to  the  Owner’s  manual
supplied  with  the  garage  door
opener motor for details.

Press and release the
“Learn” or “Smart” button.
Perform

within 30 sec-

onds after performing

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Press and hold the desired
HomeLink

button (inside the

vehicle) for 2 seconds and
release it. Repeat this
sequence

(press/hold/

release)  up  to  3  times  to
complete programming.
If  the  garage  door  opener
motor  operates  when  the
HomeLink

button

pressed, the garage door
opener motor recognizes the
HomeLink

signal.

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Enabling 2-way communication with a garage door (only avail-
able for compatible devices)
When enabled, 2-way communication allows you to check the sta-
tus of the opening and closing of a garage door through indicators
in your vehicle.
2-way communication is only available if the garage door opener
motor used is a compatible device. (To check device compatibility,
refer to www.HomeLink.com.)

Within 5 seconds after programming the garage door opener has
been completed, if the garage door opener motor is trained to
HomeLink

, both garage door operation indicators will flash rap-

idly green and the light on the garage door opener motor will
blink twice, indicating that 2-way communication is enabled.

If the indicators do not flash, perform

and

within the first 10

presses of the HomeLink

button after programming has been

completed.

Press a programmed HomeLink

button to operate a garage

door.
Within 1 minute of pressing the HomeLink

button, after the

garage door operation has stopped, press the “Learn” or “Smart”
button on the garage door opener motor. Within 5 seconds of the
establishment of 2-way communication with the garage door
opener, both garage door operation indicators in the vehicle will
flash rapidly green and the light on the garage door opener motor
will blink twice, indicating that 2-way communication is enabled.

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Reprogramming a single HomeLink

button

When the following procedure is performed, buttons which already
have devices registered to them can be overwritten:

With one hand, press and hold the desired HomeLink

button.

When the HomeLink

indicator starts flashing orange, continue

to hold the HomeLink

button and perform “Programming the

HomeLink

”

(it takes 20 seconds for the HomeLink

indicator

to start flashing).

Press the appropriate HomeLink

button. The HomeLink

indicator

light should turn on.

The status of the opening and
closing of a garage door is shown
by the indicators.

Opening
Closing

This function is only available if the
garage door opener motor used is
a compatible device. (To check
device compatibility, refer to
www.HomeLink.com.)

The indicators can operate within approximately 820 ft. (250 m) of the
garage door. However, if there are obstructions between the garage
door and the vehicle, such as houses and trees, feedback signals
from the garage door may not be received. To recall the previous door
operation status, press and release either HomeLink

buttons

and

simultaneously. The last

recorded status will be displayed for 3 seconds.

Operating the HomeLink

Garage door operation indicators

1
2

Color

Status

Orange (flashing)

Currently opening/closing

Green

Opening/closing has completed

Red (flashing)

Feedback signals cannot be received

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Press and hold the 2 outside but-
tons for 10 seconds until the
HomeLink

indicator

light

changes from continuously lit
orange to rapidly flashing green.

If you sell your vehicle, be sure to
erase the programs stored in the
HomeLink

memory.

■

Codes stored in the HomeLink

memory

●

The registered codes are not erased even if the battery cable is discon-
nected.

●

If learning failed when registering a different code to a HomeLink

button

that already has a code registered to it, the already registered code will not
be erased.

■

Before programming

●

Install a new battery in the transmitter.

●

The battery side of the transmitter must be pointed away from the
HomeLink

■

Certification for the garage door opener



For vehicles sold in the U.S.A. and Hawaii

Erasing the entire HomeLink

memory (all three codes)

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

For vehicles sold in Canada

■

When support is necessary
Visit on the web at www.homelink.com/toyota or call 1-800-355-3515.

WARNING

■

When programming a garage door or other remote control device
The garage door or other device may operate, so ensure people and
objects are out of danger to prevent potential harm.

■

Conforming to federal safety standards
Do not use the HomeLink

compatible transceiver with any garage door

opener or device that lacks safety stop and reverse features as required by
federal safety standards. This includes any garage door that cannot detect
an interfering object. A door or device without these features increases the
risk of death or serious injury.

■

When operating or programming HomeLink

Never allow a child to operate or play with the HomeLink

buttons.

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Maintenance and care

7-1. Maintenance and care

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle exterior.......... 564

Cleaning and protecting

the vehicle interior........... 569

7-2. Maintenance

Maintenance

requirements................... 575

General maintenance........ 578
Emission inspection and

maintenance (I/M)
programs......................... 581

7-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service

precautions ..................... 582

Hood ................................. 585
Positioning a floor jack ...... 587
Engine compartment......... 588
Tires .................................. 602
Tire inflation pressure ....... 611
Wheels .............................. 614
Replacing the tire .............. 617
Air conditioning filter.......... 628
Wiper insert

replacement .................... 632

Electronic key battery........ 635
Checking and replacing

fuses ............................... 638

Headlight aim .................... 641
Light bulbs......................... 643

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Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior

● Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the vehicle

body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle to remove any dirt
and dust.

● Wash the vehicle body using a sponge or soft cloth, such as a

chamois.

● For hard-to-remove marks, use car wash soap and rinse thoroughly

with water.

● Wipe away any water.
● Wax the vehicle when the waterproof coating deteriorates.

If water does not bead on a clean surface, apply wax when the vehicle
body is cool.

■

Before car washes
Check that the fuel filler door and charging port lid on your vehicle are closed
properly.

■

Automatic car washes

●

Fold the mirrors before washing the vehicle. Start washing from the front of
the vehicle. Make sure to extend the mirrors before driving.

●

Brushes used in automatic car washes may scratch the vehicle surface and
harm your vehicle’s paint.

●

Rear spoiler may not be washable in some automatic car washes. There
may also be an increased risk of damage to vehicle.

■

High pressure car washes
As water may enter the cabin, do not bring the nozzle tip near the gaps
around the doors or perimeter of the windows, or spray these areas continu-
ously.

Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in
prime condition:

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Mainten

ance an

d ca

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Note for a smart key system
If the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within the effective
range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that case, follow the fol-
lowing correction procedures to wash the vehicle:

●

Place the key in a position 6 ft. (2 m) or more separate from the vehicle
while the vehicle is being washed. (Take care to ensure that the key is not
stolen.)

●

Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key sys-
tem. (

P. 292)

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Aluminum wheels

●

Remove any dirt immediately by using a neutral detergent.

●

Wash detergent off with water immediately after use.

●

To protect the paint from damage, make sure to observe the following pre-
cautions.
• Do not use acidic, alkaline or abrasive detergent
• Do not use hard brushes
• Do not use detergent on the wheels when they are hot, such as after driv-

ing or parking in hot weather

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Bumpers
Do not scrub with abrasive cleaners.

■

Front side windows water-repellent coating
The following precautions can extend the effectiveness of the water-repellent
coating.

●

Remove any dirt, etc. from the front side windows regularly.

●

Do not allow dirt and dust to accumulate on the windows for a long period.
Clean the windows with a soft, damp cloth as soon as possible.

●

Do not use wax or glass cleaners that contain abrasives when cleaning the
windows.

●

Do not use any metallic objects to remove condensation build up.

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WARNING

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When washing the vehicle
Do not apply water to the inside of the engine compartment. Doing so may
cause the electrical components etc. to catch fire.

■

While charging
Do not wash the vehicle.
Doing so may cause the electrical components to malfunction or catch fire
and also you may get an electric shock that may result in death or serious
injury.

■

When cleaning the windshield (vehicles with rain-sensing windshield
wipers)

●

When a wet rag or similar is held close to the raindrop sensor

●

If something bumps against the windshield

●

If you directly touch the raindrop sensor body or if something bumps into
the raindrop sensor

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Precautions regarding the exhaust pipe
Exhaust gasses cause the exhaust pipe to become quite hot.
When washing the vehicle, be careful not to touch the pipe until it has
cooled sufficiently, as touching a hot exhaust pipe can cause burns.

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Precaution regarding the rear bumper with Blind Spot Monitor (if
equipped)
If the paint of the rear bumper is chipped or scratched, the system may mal-
function. If this occurs, consult your Toyota dealer.

Set the wiper switch to the off position.

If the wiper switch is in the

posi-

tion, the wipers may operate unexpect-
edly in the following situations, and may
result in hands being caught or other
serious injuries and cause damage to the
wiper blades.

●

When the upper part of the windshield
where the raindrop sensor is located is
touched by hand

Off

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