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    2013

    Prius Plug-in Hybrid Advanced shown in Clearwater Blue Metallic. Interior shown with Dark Gray SoTex-trimmed seats.

    Prototypes shown with optional equipment. Production model may vary. *Leviton is Toyotas approved provider or charging solutions. Please see www.leviton.com/toyota or more inormation. 1. See ootnote 9 in Disclosures section.2. See ootnotes 3 and 4 in Disclosures section. 3. See ootnote 10 in Disclosures section. 4. See ootnote 7 in Disclosures section. 5. See ootnote 8 in Disclosures section. 6. Features listed not available on all model grades. 7. See ootnote

    13 in Disclosures section. 8. See ootnote 14 in Disclosures section. 9. See ootnote 12 in Disclosures section. 10. See ootnote 24 in Disclosures section.

    Prius Plug-in Hybrid is engineered or dedicated electric driving capability that can let you travel up to 62 mph on electric

    power alone and is rated to drive up to 11 miles1 while in EV2 Mode. It also eatures a quick three-hour charge time rom

    a standard 120-volt AC household outlet,3 while a 240-volt outlet* will charge it in about hal that time. During EV Mode

    driving, the EPA estimates Prius Plug-in at 95 mpge.4 I you run out o electric charge, the vehicle seamlessly shits into

    hybrid mode to oer a combined EPA-estimated rating o 50 mpg.52013 Tyt Pis Plg-i Hyi.

    Standard Display Audio with Navigation7 and Entune8 Standard Remote Climate9 Available Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)10 Available Head-Up Display (HUD)TOP STANDARD AND AVAILABLE FEATURES6

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    InTerIor and exTerIor CoLor CHoICeS

    Citis

    All-weather oor mats2

    Ashtray kit

    Cargo net

    Cargo organizer

    Cargo/trunk matsCarpet oor mats2

    Door edge guards

    Emergency assistance kit

    First aid kit

    Lower door moldings

    Paint protection flmRear bumper appliqu

    aCCeSSorIeS

    Add a personal touch to your Prius Plug-in Hybrid with Genuine Toyota Accessories. Some accessories may notbe available in all regions o the country. See your Toyota dealer or details.

    FabrIC in Dark Gray

    SoFTex TrIm in Dark Gray CLaSSIC SILver meTaLLIC

    CLearwaTer bLue meTaLLIC

    bLIZZard PearL1

    Sea GLaSS PearL wInTer GraY meTaLLIC

    First aid kitPaint protection flm

    Lower door molding

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    meCHanICaL and PerFormanCe PrIuS PLuG-In HYbrId/PrIuS PLuG-In HYbrId advanCed

    Hybrid System Net Power 134 hp (100 kW)

    enGIne

    Hybrid engine 1.8-Liter Aluminum 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i), EV3,4/ECO/POWER Modes; 98 hp @ 5200 rpm(73 kW @ 5200 rpm); 105 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm (142 Nm @ 4000 rpm)

    Compression ratio 13.0:1

    Induction system Sequential multi-point EFI with Electronic Throttle Control System with intelligence (ETCS-i)

    Emission rating Enhanced Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (AT-PZEV)5

    eLeCTrIC moTor

    Motor type Permanent magnet AC synchronous motor

    Power output 80 hp (60 kW)

    Torque 153 lb.-ft. (207 Nm)

    Voltage 650V maximum

    TraCTIon baTTerY

    Type Lithium-ion

    TranSmISSIon

    Type Electronical ly controlled Continuous ly Variable Transmission (ECVT)

    drIveTraIn

    Type Front-Wheel Drive

    SuSPenSIon

    Type Independent MacPherson strut ront suspension with stabilize r bar; torsion beam rear suspension

    STeerInG

    Type Electric Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinionTurning circle diameter, curb to curb (t.) 34.2

    braKeS

    Type Power-assisted ventilated ront disc brakes; solid rear disc with integrated regenerative braking and Star Saety System

    exTerIor dImenSIonS (i.)

    Overall height/width/ length 58.7/68.7/176.4

    Wheelbase 106.3

    Track (ront/rear) 60.0/59.8

    Ground clearance 5.3

    Coeicient o drag (Cd) 0.25

    InTerIor dImenSIonS (t/)(i.)

    Head room 38.6/37.6

    Shoulder room 54.9/53.1

    Hip room 52.7/51.2

    Leg room 42.5/36.0weIGHTS and CaPaCITIeS

    Curb Weight (lb.) 3165

    Seating capacity 5

    Passenger volume (cu. t.) 93.7

    Cargo volume6 (cu. t.) 21.6

    Battery capacity (kWh) 4.4

    Battery weight (lb.) 176.0

    Fuel tank (gal.) 10.6

    TIreS

    Size P195/65R15

    mPG/oTHer

    Mileage estimates (mpge/hybrid mode mpg) 957/508

    EPA-rated driving range 11 mi.9

    Charging time (120V10

    /240V10

    ) ~3 hrs./~1.5 hrs.

    Spcifctis

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    PrIuS PLuG-In PrIuS PLuG-In PrIuS PLuG-In PrIuS PLuG-InexTerIor HYbrId HYbrId advanCed HYbrId HYbrId advanCed

    Projector-beam halogen headlights with auto-o eature S

    LED headlights with auto level control, auto on/o eature andheadlight cleaners S

    LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with on/o eature S S

    Integrated og lights S

    LED tail and stop lights S S

    Hybrid Synergy Drive blue accent headlights and badges with

    exclusive Plug-in Hybrid badging S SColor-keyed heated power outside mirrors with olding eature S S

    15-in. 10-spoke alloy wheels with P195/65R15 tires S S

    Washer-linked variable intermittent windshield wipers S S

    Intermittent rear window wiper S S

    Rear window deogger with timer S S

    UV reduction glass windshield S S

    Rear spoiler with LED center high-mount stop light S S

    Roo-mounted antenna S S

    In-glass AM/FM antenna S S

    Charge port with illumination and charging indicator light S S

    InTerIor

    Automatic climate control with air ilter, dust and pollen iltration mode,electric compressor, humidity sensor and push-button controls S S

    Remote Climate12 S S

    Display Audio with Navigation13 and Entune14 includes 6.1-in.touch-screen with integrated backup camera15 display, AM/FM CD playerwith MP3/WMA playback capability, six speakers, SiriusXM Radio16 with90-day complimentary trial, HD Radio17 with iTunes Tagging,18 auxiliaryaudio jack, USB port19 with iPod20 connectivity and control, vehicleinormation with customizable settings, and hands-ree phone capability,phone book access, advanced voice recognition and music streaming

    via Bluetooth21

    wireless technology S Entune14 includes Bing iHeartRadio, MovieTickets.com, OpenTable

    and Pandora; XM Data Services including NavTraic,16 NavWeather,Fuel, and Sports & Stocks. Access to Entune14 services is complimentaryor three years. See toyota.com/entune or details. S

    Premium HDD Navigation13 with Entune14 (including Plug-in HybridApplications22) and JBL includes 7-in. high-resolution touch-screen withsplit-screen capability and integrated backup camera15 display, AM/FMCD player with MP3/WMA playback capability, eight JBL GreenEdgespeakers with ampliier, SiriusXM Radio16 with 90-day complimentary trial,HD Radio17 with iTunes Tagging,18 auxiliary audio jack, USB port19 withiPod20 connectivity and control, vehicle inormation with customizablesettings, and hands-ree phone capability, phone book access, advancedvoice recognition and music streaming via Bluetooth21 wireless technology S

    Entune14 includes Bing, iHeartRadio, MovieTickets.com, OpenTableand Pandora; XM Data Services including NavTraic,16 NavWeather,Fuel, and Sports & Stocks; Entune14 Plug-in Hybrid Applications22 includeCharge Management, Remote Climate,12 Vehicle Finder, Charging Station Map

    and ECO Dashboard. Access to Entune14 services and Plug-in HybridApplications22 is complimentary or three years. Users will have the abilityto opt in to various levels o services. See toyota.com/entune or details. S

    Multi-Inormation Display with odometer, uel economy history, averageuel economy, distance to empty, average speed, trip distance, chargertimer, EV Driving Ratio, Hybrid System Indicator and energy monitor S S

    Touch Tracer Display S S

    Fabric-trimmed heated ront seats with seatback pockets; 6-wayadjustable drivers seat; 4-way adjustable ront passenger seat S

    SoTex-trimmed heated ront seats with seatback pockets; 8-waypower-adjustable drivers seat with power lumbar support; 4-wayadjustable ront passenger seat S

    Cruise control S

    Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)24 S

    Tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio, climate, Multi-InormationDisplay, Bluetooth21 hands-ree phone and voice-command controls S

    SoTex-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio, climate, Multi-Inormation Display, Bluetooth21 hands-ree phone, voice-commandand Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)24 controls S

    Electronic shit lever with Hybrid Synergy Drive blue accent S S

    Digital instrumentation with speedometer, uel gauge, odometer,current uel economy, shit-position indicator and EV3, 4/ECO/POWERMode indicators S S

    Smart Key System23 on three doors with Push Button Start andremote illuminated entry S S

    Power windows with auto up/down, jam protection in all positions andretained-power eatures S S

    Power door locks with shit-linked automatic locking eature withanti-lockout eature S S

    Remote keyless entry system with lock, two-stage unlock and panic unctions S S

    Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink25 universal transceiver S

    Overhead console with maplights and shit illumination S S

    Center console with armrest, storage compartment, ront dual cupholders, removable utility tray, wire-management eature and 12-voltauxiliary power outlet S S

    Passenger-side dual glove compartment S S

    Cargo area under-loor storage and side panel storage S S

    Cargo area tonneau cover with clasp or under-loor stowage S S

    Two ront 12-volt auxiliary power outlets S S

    Dual sun visors with illuminated vanity mirrors S S

    Rear dome light and cargo area light S S

    Retractable assist grips at all doors S S

    Front-door storage pockets with sculpted bottle holders S S

    Rear old-down center armrest with two cup holders S S

    60/40 split old-down rear seats with adjustable headrests S S

    Fold-orward rear outboard headrests S S

    Remote hood and uel-iller releases S S

    Charge cable or 120-volt outlet S S

    See numbered ootnotes in Disclosures section.

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    Fts(cti) PrIuS PLuG-In PrIuS PLuG-In PrIuS PLuG-In PrIuS PLuG-InSaFeTY and ConvenIenCe HYbrId HYbrId advanCed HYbrId HYbrId advanCed

    Star Saety System includes Enhanced Vehicle StabilityControl (VSC),26 Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock BrakeSystem (ABS), Electronic Brake-orce Distribution (EBD),Brake Assist (BA)27 and Smart Stop Technology (SST)28 S S

    Driver and ront passenger Advanced Airbag System31 S S

    Driver and ront passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver kneeairbag, and ront and rear side curtain airbags31 S S

    Driver and ront passenger active headrests32 S S

    3-point seatbelts or all seating positions; driver-side Emergency LockingRetractor (ELR) and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR)on all passenger seatbelts S S

    Driver and ront passenger seatbelt warning sensor S S

    Adjustable ront seatbelt shoulder anchors, driver and ront passengerseatbelt pretensioners with orce limiters S S

    LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers or CHildren) includes lower anchorson outboard rear seats S S

    Child-protector rear door locks S S

    Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column S S

    Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones with side-impactdoor beams S S

    Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)33 S S

    Vehicle Proximity Notiication System (VPNS) S S

    Saety Connect29 includes Emergency Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator,Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision Notiication. Available bysubscription. Complimentary three-year trial subscription. S

    Pre-Collision System (PCS)30

    SHead-Up Display (HUD) with speedometer, navigation andHybrid System Indicator. S

    Hill Start Assist Control (HAC)34 S S

    Engine immobilizer35 S S

    Tire Repair System S S

    Additional year o roadside assistance, or a total o three years oroadside assistance rom date o purchase S S

    warranTIeS

    Every Toyota Car, Truck and SUV is built to exceptional standards. And thats not idle boasting. We back it upwith these Limited Warranty Coverages:

    bsic: 36 months/36,000 miles (all components other than normal wear and maintenance items).

    Hyi-rlt Cpt Cg: Hybrid-related components, including the HV battery, battery control module,hybrid control module and inverter with converter, are covered or 8 years/100,000 miles. The HV battery may havelonger coverage under emissions warranty. Reer to applicable Warranty and Maintenance Guide or details.

    Pti: 60 months/60,000 miles (engine, transmission/transaxle, drive system, seatbelts and airbags).

    rst-Thgh: 60 months/unlimited miles (corrosion peroration o sheet metal).

    eissis: Coverages vary under Federal and Caliornia regulations. Reer to applicable Warranty andMaintenanceGuide or details.

    accssis: For Genuine Toyota Accessories purchased at the time o the new vehicle purchase, the ToyotaAccessory Warranty coverage is in eect or 36 months/36,000 miles rom the vehicles in-service date, which is

    the same coverage as the Toyota New Vehicle Limited Warranty.For Genuine Toyota Accessories purchased ater the new vehicle purchase the coverage is 12 months, regardlesso mileage, rom the date the accessory was installed on the vehicle, or the remainder o any applicable newvehicle warranty, whichever provides greater coverage, with the exception o car covers. Car covers arewarranted or 12 months rom the date o purchase and do not assume any coverage under the Toyota NewVehicle Limited Warranty.

    You may be eligible or transportation assistance i its necessary that your vehicle be kept overnight or repairscovered under warranty. Please see your authorized Toyota dealership or urther details.

    For complete details about Toyotas warranties, please visit www.toyota.com, reer to the applicable Warrantyand MaintenanceGuide or see your Toyota dealer.

    ToYoTa FInanCIaL ServICeS

    Toyota helps you get more out o every dollar you spend. By rewarding you or every purchaseyou make, the Toyota Rewards Visa adds even more value to doing the things you love.

    Turn everything you buy into points to redeem toward parts, accessories or an eligible vehicle

    purchase or lease at your Toyota dealer. Earn 5 points or every $1 spent at participatingToyota dealers and 1 point or every $1 spent everywhere else Visa is accepted.*

    Visit www.toyotarewardsvisa.com or complete details.

    Toyota Financial Services (TFS) is a leading provider o automotive inancial services, oering an extensive line oinancing plans along with a variety o vehicle and payment protection products to Toyota customers and dealersin the U.S. For more inormation on TFS products and services, visit www.toyotainancial.com

    *On approved credit. You must have a valid permanent home address in the 50 United States or the District o Columbia.Terms, conditions and restrictions apply and are ully described in the Toyota Rewards Visa Cardmember Agreement andthe Toyota Rewards Program Terms and Conditions received with your card. Points earned are based on net purchases.Points-earning maximums apply and points will expire as described in the Rewards Terms and Conditions. Redemptiononly available at participating Toyota dealerships in the continental U.S. and Alaska. Points cannot be redeemed or cash.Please contact your participating Toyota dealer or inormation regarding restrictions your dealer may impose on theuse o credit cards related to vehicle purchases or leases. The creditor and issuer o the Toyota Rewards Visa is ToyotaFinancial Savings Bank. Toyota Financial Services is a service mark used by Toyota Financial Savings Bank.

    Toyota Financial Services is a service mark or Toyota Motor Credit Corporation and Toyota Motor Insurance Services, Inc.

    Toyota Rewards Visa

    Covers normal actory scheduled service or 2 years or 25K miles, whichever comes irst. Thenew Toyota vehicle cannot be part o a rental or commercial leet, or a livery or taxi vehicle. Seeparticipating dealer orcomplete plan details. Valid only in the continental United States and Alaska.

    ToYoTa Care

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    Some vehicles are shown with available equipment. Seatbelts should be worn at all times. For details on vehicle

    specifications, standard features and available equipment in your area, contact your Toyota dealer. A vehicle withparticular equipment may not be available at the dealership. Ask your Toyota dealer to help locate a specifically

    equipped vehicle.

    All information presented herein is based on data available at the time of posting, is subject to change without notice

    and pertains specifically to mainland U.S.A. vehicles only. Prototypes shown. Actual production vehicles may vary.

    dISCLoSureS

    1. Extra-cost color. 2. This loor mat was designed speciically or use in your model and model year vehicle and SHOULD NOT be used in any other vehicle. To avoid potential intererence with pedal operation, each mat must be securedwith retention hooks/clips. Do not install a loor mat on top o an existing loor mat. 3. CAUTION! When driving a hybrid vehicle, pay special attention to the area around the vehicle. Because there is little vehicle noise in electric-only mode,

    pedestrians, people riding bicycles or other people and vehicles in the area may not be aware o the vehicle starting o or approaching them, so take extra care while driving. 4. Prius Plug-in EV Mode is a blended operation o electricityand gas and can work under certain conditions up to 11 miles on a ull charge. Quick acceleration and braking, road and vehicle conditions, or climate control use may prevent or limit usage or eectiveness o EV Mode. 5. AT-PZEV rated

    by the Caliornia Air Resources Board. Meets Tier-2/Bin-3 Federal emissions standard. For more inormation please visit www.arb.ca.gov 6. Cargo and load capacity limited by weight and distribution. 7. 2013 EPA combined estimated milesper gasoline gallon equivalent. Estimate includes consumption o electricity and gasoline energy during EV Mode operation. Actual results will vary or many reasons including driving conditions and how you drive and maintain your vehicle.

    8. 2013 EPA-estimated 51 city/49 highway/50 combined mileage. Actual mileage will vary. 9. 2013 EPA electricity plus gasoline range combined estimate. Estimate based on ully charged battery. Actual mileage will vary. 10. Requires

    dedicated 15-amp circuit. 11. Toyota strives to build vehicles to match customer interest and thus they typically are built with popular options and option packages. Not all options/packages are available separately and some may not beavailable in all regions o the country. See toyota.com or inormation about options/packages commonly available in your area. I you would preer a vehicle without any or with dierent options, contact your dealer to check or current

    availability or the possibility o placing a special order. 12. Maximum operation duration o this system is ten minutes. System may not operate i the hybrid battery is under load or i the battery charge is low. While plugged in, this system

    operates using power rom grid. See your Owners Manualor urther inormation. 13. Availability and accuracy o the inormation provided by the navigation system or any XM services mentioned (i installed) are dependent upon manyactors. Use common sense when relying on inormation provided. Services not available in every city or roadway. Periodic navigation updates available at additional cost. See your Navigation System Owners Manualor contact XM or

    details. 14. Always drive saely, obey traic laws and ocus on the road while driving. Apps/services vary by phone/carrier; unctionality depends on many actors. Select apps use large amounts o data; you are responsible or charges.Apps identiied by TM or are trademarks or registered trademarks o their respective companies. For enrollment, cost and more details, see toyota.com/entune. 15. The backup camera does not provide a comprehensive view o the

    rear area o the vehicle. You should also look around outside your vehicle and use your mirrors to conirm rearward clearance. Cold weather will limit eectiveness and v iew may become cloudy. 16. XM services require a subscription atertrial period, and are sold separately or as a package. Ssciptis g y Siisxm Cst agt; s .siis.c. I y ci t cti y xm sic t th y cplity til, th pl

    y chs ill tticlly ill t th-ct ts til y cll 1-866-635-2349 t ccl. Fees and programming subject to change. Available only to those at least 18 years o age in the 48 contiguous United States

    and D.C. 17. HD Radio Technology manuactured under license rom iBiquity Digital Corporation U.S. and Foreign Patents. HD Radio and the HD, HD Radio, and Arc logos are proprietary trademarks o iBiquity Digital Corp.

    18. iTunes Tagging is a registered trademark o Apple Inc. All rights reserved. 19. May not be compatible with all mobile phones, MP3/WMA players and like models. 20. iPod is a registered trademark o Apple Inc. All rights reserved.

    21. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use o such marks by Toyota is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those o their respective owners. The Bluetoothwireless technology phones listed on toyota.com have been tested or compatibility with Toyota vehicles. Perormance will vary based on phone sotware version, coverage and your wireless carrier. Phones are warranted by their manuacturer,not Toyota. 22. Requires active subscription to Saety Connect and download o Entune app to compatible smartphone. 23. The Smart Key System may interere with some pacemakers or cardiac deibrillators. I you have one o these

    medical devices, please talk to your doctor to see i you should deactivate this system. 24. Dynamic Radar Cruise Control is designed to assist the driver and is not a substitute or sae and attentive driving practices. Please see your

    Owners Manualor important instructions and cautions. 25. HomeLink is a registered trademark o Johnson Controls, Inc. 26. Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) is an electronic system designed to help the driver maintain vehicle control

    under adverse conditions. It is not a substitute or sae driving practices. Factors including speed, road conditions and driver steering input can all aect whether VSC will be eective in preventing a loss o control. Please see your Owners

    Manualor urther details. 27. Brake Assist is designed to help the driver take ull advantage o the beneits o ABS. It is not a substitute or sae driving practices. Braking eectiveness also depends on proper brake-system maintenanceand tire and road conditions. 28. Smart Stop Technology operates only in the event o certain simultaneous brake and gas pedal applications. When engaged, the system w ill reduce engine power to help the brakes bring the vehicle to a

    stop. Factors including speed, road conditions and driver input can all impact stopping distance. Smart Stop Technology is not a substitute or sae and attentive driving and does not guarantee instant stopping. Please see your OwnersManualor urther details. 29. Available on select Toyota models. Contact with the Saety Connect response center is dependent upon the telematics device being in operative condition, cellular connection availability, navigation map data

    and GPS satellite signal reception, which can limit the ability to reach the response center or receive emergency service support. Enrollment and Telematics Subscription Service Agreement required. Three-year trial subscription availableonly with new vehicle purchase o Saety Connect-equipped vehicles. Additional subscription terms available; charges vary by subscription term selected. 30. The Pre-Collision System is designed to help reduce the crash speed anddamage in certain rontal collisions only. It is not a collision-avoidance system and is not a substitute or sae and attentive driving. System eectiveness depends on many actors, such as speed, driver input and road conditions. See your

    Owners Manualor urther inormation. 31. All the airbag (AB) systems are Supplemental Restraint Systems. All ABs (i installed) are designed to inlate only under certain conditions and in certain types o severe collisions: rontal and kneeABs typically inlate in rontal collisions; side and side curtain ABs in side collisions; Roll-Sensing Curtain ABs at a severe tilt degree, roll or lateral G-orce. In all other accidents, the ABs will not inlate. To decrease the risk o injury rom an

    inlating AB, always wear seatbelts, sit upright in the middle o the seat as ar back as possible and do not lean against the door. Do not put objects in ront o an AB or around the seatback. Do not use a rearward-acing child seat in anyront passenger seat. The orce o an inlating AB may cause serious injury or death. See your Owners Manualor urther inormation/warnings. 32. Active ront headrests can help reduce the extent o whiplash in certain types o rear-endcollisions. 33. The Toyota Tire Pressure Monitor alerts the driver when tire pressure is critically low. For optimal tire wear and perormance, tire pressure should be checked regularly with a gauge; do not rely solely on the monitor system.

    See your Owners Manualor details. 34. Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) is designed to help minimize backward rolling on steep ascents. It is not a substitute or sae driving judgment and practices. Factors including grade, surace conditionsand driver input can all aect whether HAC will be eective in preventing a loss o control. Please see your Owners Manualor urther details. 35. The engine immobilizer is a state-o-the-art anti-thet system. When you insert your key into

    the ignition switch or bring a Smart Key ob into the vehicle, the key transmits an electronic code to the vehicle. The engine will only start i the code in the transponder chip inside the key or Smart Key ob matches the code in the vehiclesimmobilizer. Because the transponder chip is embedded in the key or Smart Key ob, it can be costly to replace. I you lose a key or Smart Key ob, your Toyota dealer can help. Alternatively, you can ind a qualiied independent locksmithto perorm high-security key services by consulting your local Yellow Pages or by contacting www.aloa.org