Published on jun 27 2008 prius modification that locks the doors automatically when you initially power the car up by pressing the brake pedal and pushing the power button.
How to set automatic door locks 2008 prius.
Enter the factory 5 digit code press the 3 4 button and hold.
Perhaps an aftermarket device can be added by an automotive electronics shop.
Change the position to door make sure all the doors are shut and that your shift lever is set to park put the key in the ignition and turn it so it is set to on once you are in the on position and before 5 seconds has passed push down the door lock switch on the driver s side keeping it down for 5 seconds.
Car still locks when going from park into neutral or drive.
Compatible with 04.
Driver s door unlock unlock all doors the prius default is that option a and b are set ie turned on and options c and d are cancel ie turned off.
How to change the door lock sequence on a toyota by phillip m.
Way all toyota vehicles with an automatic transmission and power door locking system have a feature that allows the driver to select an automatic locking and unlocking sequence for the doors.
Release the 3 4 button.
The prius does not have automatic door locks like you describe.
I know a yaris isn t a prius but on a serious note i think my door lock button is starting to suffer wear and tear as a result of a lack of auto locking.
Learn how to program the door lock settings on your new toyota.
The prius does have as do all toyotas a system whereby if the headlights are on and you turn the car off and open the driver s door the headlights will go out.
Key off out of the ignition and al the door closed.
The car locks will auto lock and unlock to tell you that it s done.
More than a few times recently it has taken a few presses to get it to work.
If it gets to regularly require multiple presses i ll get it looked at.
Nothing happens and it doesn t change the setting.