I don't like these power buttons that manufacturers have been using lately. If your key runs out of batteries then you can't start your car. Seriously...? What the hell are you supposed to do if you have your spare "key" at home as a backup? This to me just sounds stupid, instead of focusing time and money on building a new key, they should be making other features of the car more convenient.
@dagrome Did you even watch the video? It explains at 1:15 that if the battery is low (and presumably dead) you can touch the key to the power button before pressing it.
@creepynut That trick only works if the battery is low. Once it is dead, than even that trick will no longer work. The reason being that even if the battery is low it still emits a very weak signal (which is why you put it closer to the start button.) But once it is completely dead than no signal is emitted and therefore you can not start the car.
@dagrome Are you sure about that? (I'm not!) I had assumed it worked like a regular passive RFID tag. For instance I have a security key fob for work which has no battery, but still manages to work. I thought the Prius one would be like this.
@creepynut You can't do it because it doesn't have a good enough gas engine I don't think. It's possible the car could go a few miles w/o it's motor, but you'd have to get it starting.
@creepynut you're completely right. i own a 3rd gen prius and i've actually taken the battery out of the key to test this. all you do is hold the key to the button (as the video shows), remove it, and press the button. fires right up. the advantage of having a battery is so that you don't have to pull it out of your pocket so the vehicle will just detect it on you.
@dagrome - I don't know about the 3rd gen (shown here) but my 2nd Gen prius has a slot under the steering wheel you can physically insert the key-fob in case of a complete battery failure. I've tried it even with the battery removed from the FOB and it works. I guess I should ask somebody with a 3rd Gen prius if this will also work.
what if u forget to turn off the power button? It's so quiet , u can't tell if the car is on or off. I'll drive a Prius when it's actually cool and not for old farts or yuppies.
It's amazing that some find that start procedure complicated. How did they managed it to start their PC and find this video on YT? And are they able to "drive" a lift?
I heard about some white female in LA county who loved her brand new Prius so much that she slept in it the night she brought it home in the driveway.
in the event of unintended acceleration some cars require that youn hold the button down for 3 seconds too shut off the engine while you struggle not too crash and die, please investigate unintended acceleration before you buy a toyota, better yet protect our childern and buy a safe car, god bless the usa
I don't like these power buttons that manufacturers have been using lately. If your key runs out of batteries then you can't start your car. Seriously...? What the hell are you supposed to do if you have your spare "key" at home as a backup? This to me just sounds stupid, instead of focusing time and money on building a new key, they should be making other features of the car more convenient.
dagrome 1 year ago
@dagrome Did you even watch the video? It explains at 1:15 that if the battery is low (and presumably dead) you can touch the key to the power button before pressing it.
creepynut 1 year ago
@creepynut That trick only works if the battery is low. Once it is dead, than even that trick will no longer work. The reason being that even if the battery is low it still emits a very weak signal (which is why you put it closer to the start button.) But once it is completely dead than no signal is emitted and therefore you can not start the car.
dagrome 1 year ago
@dagrome Are you sure about that? (I'm not!) I had assumed it worked like a regular passive RFID tag. For instance I have a security key fob for work which has no battery, but still manages to work. I thought the Prius one would be like this.
creepynut 1 year ago
@creepynut You can't do it because it doesn't have a good enough gas engine I don't think. It's possible the car could go a few miles w/o it's motor, but you'd have to get it starting.
Harukoozt 1 year ago
@creepynut you're completely right. i own a 3rd gen prius and i've actually taken the battery out of the key to test this. all you do is hold the key to the button (as the video shows), remove it, and press the button. fires right up. the advantage of having a battery is so that you don't have to pull it out of your pocket so the vehicle will just detect it on you.
prepschoolpolitico 1 week ago
@dagrome - I don't know about the 3rd gen (shown here) but my 2nd Gen prius has a slot under the steering wheel you can physically insert the key-fob in case of a complete battery failure. I've tried it even with the battery removed from the FOB and it works. I guess I should ask somebody with a 3rd Gen prius if this will also work.
adric22 1 year ago
If you don't know how to start it then you should not be driving it
ACCSESS247 1 year ago
A starting procedure? They talk about it like it's mission control at the Kennedy Space Center
JohnnyKennedy93 1 year ago
@JohnnyKennedy93
whats up with you dickriding jfk bro
harrisons94 1 year ago
Why does starting your car have to be a "procedure"?
BigTMoney121 1 year ago
Better than the written manual.
hoylakegrumpy 1 year ago
uhh i must take it because i like hybrid or electric car
omgsean1 1 year ago
what if u forget to turn off the power button? It's so quiet , u can't tell if the car is on or off. I'll drive a Prius when it's actually cool and not for old farts or yuppies.
DJTEVAdotCOM 1 year ago
how can you see if the battery is low and where can you change it?
tinithomas 1 year ago
@tinithomas usually it will show in the multi-info display that the battery is almost drained. you can usually buy batteries at your local store.
nickster102559 1 year ago
So basically anyone can get in your car if it is unlocked for some reason, turn it on without a key, and drive away? lol
Wako098 1 year ago
@Wako098 the first thing he says is "as long as you have the smart key with you somewhere in the cabin"
brittyn 1 year ago
@brittyn OH WOW! I need to pay more attention. LOL
Wako098 1 year ago
is the speed meter in km's or miles in Canada?
Yozer245 1 year ago
@Yozer245 km´s
TheCarista 1 year ago
It's amazing that some find that start procedure complicated. How did they managed it to start their PC and find this video on YT? And are they able to "drive" a lift?
AxelP87 1 year ago
Wow complicated. I LIKE:P. Gone are the days when you had a conventional metal key that you twist away from you to start a car.
MrJackanthony 1 year ago
what happend to the day of put key in ignition turn to start so much simpler and alot better
DEADINSIDE1991 1 year ago
@DEADINSIDE1991 My Honda starts the same way. Good deal.
RebelKnightCSA 1 year ago
thats cool...
now if they would only make a video on how to stop it... that would probably help.
bigredford150 2 years ago
they brief on how to start.. but not on how to stop in case of unintended acceleration.... yay.. toyota
stillwaterusa 2 years ago
I heard about some white female in LA county who loved her brand new Prius so much that she slept in it the night she brought it home in the driveway.
avitech77 2 years ago
in the event of unintended acceleration some cars require that youn hold the button down for 3 seconds too shut off the engine while you struggle not too crash and die, please investigate unintended acceleration before you buy a toyota, better yet protect our childern and buy a safe car, god bless the usa
meattube4u33 2 years ago
I love this car!!
zakychamas 2 years ago
Ooh I didn't know you could do that. Pretty cool how you can just tap the button with the smart key
WoWKoest 2 years ago
CARS ARE WASTEFUL
mebbmebbmibbmibb 2 years ago
True. Can you do without it? That's the big question.
dirtywork123 2 years ago
@dirtywork123 yeah i dont drive
mebbmebbmibbmibb 2 years ago
great tech but very complicated. i'm gonna get this car soon!
uhdobo7 2 years ago
umm bmw been had this for a while now
FTrain4750 2 years ago
Toyota Rules! They have so much innovative technology.
lemonlad7 2 years ago
No itz not.....all you have to do is put your foot on the brake pedal and press the power button
bStockdale1 2 years ago
is so hard to start it
autopsiemorga 2 years ago
could this be any more completed? what happened to buttonless driving?
skylash 2 years ago
Preposterous! The power level of the Smart Key must be OVER 9000!!!
Born2killx 2 years ago
Indeed!
Finitum 2 years ago