I have a 2005 toyota prius. When I leave my dogs in the car, I leave the air on but cannot lock

debrasue312 · 05 Jul 2010, 12:42 pm

the doors.? I cannot lock the doors with the car running and the keys in my posession.

velcropap · 05 Jul 2010, 12:45 pm

how are the keys in your possession if the car is running?

loves christmas lights · 05 Jul 2010, 12:50 pm

You dont take the dogs then like everyone else.

Even if you could lock the doors, leaving the pets in the car, they could knock it into gear and really do some damage. In todays world thats just how it goes. Leashes with locks on them, but if they bite someone roped outside the store, you are liable for the injuries.

Toyota Obsession · 05 Jul 2010, 12:55 pm

Nope this is a safety measure most manufacturers have taken to prevent people from leaving their Keys inside while the engine is running and locking themselves out.

The way they see it, is there's no reason to have to lock the doors while the Engine is running.

As long as the Engine is running you can't lock the Doors and as far as I know there's no way around this fix. Unless you can find the safety switch that controls this and remove it. You won't be able too.

Sadly you'll have to leave the Dogs at home because leaving them inside a car on a sunny day can be a death sentence. Even if it's only for a few minutes.

Sorry!

JerryJ · 05 Jul 2010, 12:57 pm

While it's never a good idea to leave pets unattended in the car, if you must do so because of an emergency:

1. Put the parking brake on firmly. This will reduce, but not entirely eliminate, the chances of the car moving if it gets put into gear.

2. Lock the door using the mechanical key located in the fob.

To get at the mechanical key in the fob, slide the slider near the metal ring and then pull on the metal ring to remove the mechanical key.

I have a 2005 toyota prius. When I leave my dogs in the car, I leave the air on but cannot lock

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