The 2011 Toyota Prius is renowned for its fuel efficiency and reliability, but did you know it also harbors a wealth of customizable features just waiting to be unlocked? Using an OBD2 adapter and the Carista app, you can personalize your Prius to perfectly match your preferences and driving style. Carista empowers you to go beyond the factory settings and tailor numerous aspects of your vehicle, from door locking behaviors to display settings and even climate control nuances.
Doors, Windows, and Remote Enhancements for Your 2011 Prius
Imagine the convenience of customizing how your Prius responds to your remote and physical keys. Carista opens up a range of options to fine-tune these everyday interactions. For example, you can easily enable the blinker lights to confirm locking and unlocking, providing a clear visual cue. Audible beeps can also be customized, from volume adjustments to toggling them on or off for locking, unlocking, and even window operation via remote. For added safety and convenience, features like automatic re-locking and customizable unlock behavior (driver’s door only or all doors at once) can be tailored to your needs.
- Blink turn signals when locking/unlocking with remote: YES/NO – A visual confirmation for peace of mind.
- Beep when locking/unlocking with remote: YES/NO – Customize audible feedback to your liking.
- Volume of beep when locking/unocking with remote: OFF/1-MAX – Adjust the beep volume to be subtle or prominent.
- Beep when opening/closing windows with remote: YES/NO – Audible confirmation for remote window operation.
- Warn when door can’t be locked with remote because it’s open: YES/NO – Avoid accidentally leaving a door ajar.
- Warn when a window is still open when locking doors: YES/NO – Enhanced security by alerting to open windows.
- Warn when sunroof is still open when locking doors: YES/NO – Another layer of security for sunroof models.
- Panic function on remote: ENABLED/DISABLED – Personalize the panic button functionality.
- Re-lock doors automatically if you unlock, but don’t open a door: YES/NO – Increased security if you accidentally unlock the car.
- Re-lock doors automatically if you unlock, but don’t open a door within…: 30/60/120 SECONDS – Customize the auto-relock timer.
- Unlock doors via remote: DRIVER’S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND / ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS – Choose single or all-door unlock with the remote.
- Unlock doors via physical key: DRIVER’S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND / ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS – Same unlock customization for physical key use.
- Unlock doors via smart key (door handle button): DRIVER’S DOOR ON 1ST PRESS, ALL ON 2ND / ALL DOORS ON 1ST PRESS – Customize unlock behavior using the door handle sensor.
- Auto-lock all doors: DISABLED / WHEN SHIFTING INTO GEAR / WHEN VEHICLE STARTS MOVING – Select automatic door locking based on gear shift or motion.
- Auto-unlock all doors: DISABLED / WHEN SHIFTING INTO PARK (P) / WHEN DRIVER’S DOOR IS OPENED – Choose when doors automatically unlock for convenience.
- After locking with smart key, allow re-opening within…: 0.5/1.5/2.5/5 SECONDS – Adjust the sensitivity for re-opening after smart lock.
- Smart key location to start car: FRONT SEATS / ANYWHERE IN VEHICLE – Customize smart key detection range for starting the car.
- Open trunk via smart access button: DISABLED / DOUBLE CLICK / LONG PRESS – Personalize trunk opening via the smart key button.
- Open windows and sunroof by holding key in door lock: ON/OFF – Enable or disable comfort opening via the key in the door lock.
- Close windows and sunroof by holding key in door lock: ON/OFF – Enable or disable comfort closing via the key in the door lock.
- Open windows and sunroof via long-press on remote: ON/OFF – Enable or disable remote comfort opening.
Tailoring Instruments, Display, and Alerts in Your 2011 Prius
Beyond doors and windows, Carista lets you personalize the information displayed and the alerts you receive while driving your 2011 Prius. From subtle tweaks like adjusting the turn signal click volume to more functional changes like customizing parking sensor behavior, these settings can enhance your driving experience. You can even control how long the odometer stays displayed after turning off the ignition, or adjust the sensitivity of parking sensors for tighter maneuvers.
- Engine start indicator: ON/OFF – Choose whether to have a visual indicator when the engine starts.
- Display odometer after ignition is turned off for…: 30 SECONDS / 1 MINUTE / 10 MINUTES / OFF – Customize how long the odometer remains visible.
- Reverse-gear beep: BEEP ONCE / KEEP BEEPING WHILE IN REVERSE – Select a single beep or continuous beep when reversing.
- Seat belt warning ding (driver): ENABLED/DISABLED – Customize or disable the driver’s seatbelt warning.
- Seat belt warning ding (front passenger): ENABLED/DISABLED – Customize or disable the passenger’s seatbelt warning.
- Turn signal click volume: LOW/MEDIUM/HIGH – Adjust the volume of the turn signal click sound.
- Lane-change turn signal auto-flasher count: OFF/3-7 FLASHES – Customize the number of flashes for lane change signals.
- Remote low battery warning: ON/OFF – Enable or disable low battery warnings for your remote.
- Front parking sensor range: NARROW/WIDE – Adjust the detection range of the front parking sensors.
- Rear parking sensor range: NARROW/WIDE – Adjust the detection range of the rear parking sensors.
- Mute parking sensor when stationary for more than 3 sec.: YES/NO – Silence parking sensor beeps when stationary for extended periods.
- Lower parking sensor beep volume when stationary for more than 3 sec.: DON’T CHANGE VOLUME/1-3 – Reduce volume when stationary.
- Lower parking sensor beep volume when moving away from objects: DON’T CHANGE VOLUME/1-3 – Reduce volume when moving away.
- Parking sensor beep volume: 1-MAX – Overall volume adjustment for parking sensor beeps.
- Activate parking sensors in neutral (N): YES/NO – Choose whether sensors activate in neutral.
- Auto-turn off parking display when moving away from obstacles: YES/NO – Automatically hide the parking sensor display when no longer needed.
Lighting Adjustments for Enhanced Visibility and Ambiance
Carista also provides control over your 2011 Prius’s lighting systems, allowing you to adjust daytime running lights, coming-home lights, and interior illumination. Customize when your headlights activate based on ambient light levels and personalize the duration of interior lights dimming for a more comfortable cabin environment. These lighting tweaks can improve both visibility and the overall ambiance of your Prius.
- Daytime running lights: ON/OFF – Enable or disable daytime running lights.
- Coming-home lights duration: OFF/30/60/90 SECONDS – Set the duration for coming-home lights.
- Auto headlights activation threshold: DARKEST-LIGHTEST – Adjust the light sensitivity for automatic headlight activation.
- Instrument lights dimming sensitivity: DARKEST-LIGHTEST – Customize dimming sensitivity for instrument lights.
- Instrument lights restoring sensitivity: DARKEST-LIGHTEST – Customize restoring sensitivity for instrument lights.
- Dim interior lights after…: 7/15/30 SECONDS – Set the delay before interior lights dim.
- Turn on interior lights when you shut off engine: YES/NO – Choose whether interior lights turn on when the engine is off.
- Turn on interior lights when you unlock doors: YES/NO – Enable interior lights to illuminate upon unlocking.
- Turn on interior lights when smart key in range: YES/NO – Proximity-based interior light activation.
- Interior footlight (bright when doors open, dim when driving): YES/NO – Control footwell lighting behavior.
- Turn on interior door-handle & center console lights dimly (flood lights) when ignition is on and shifter is not in park (P): YES/NO – Subtle ambient lighting in the cabin.
- Interior light control: ENABLED/DISABLED – Master control for interior lighting features.
Climate Control Personalization for Optimal Comfort
Even your Prius’s climate control system can be tailored with Carista. Adjust temperature and ambient temperature calibrations to match your personal comfort preferences. You can also manage features like A/C ECO mode and defroster behavior to optimize fuel efficiency or defrosting performance. Fine-tune fan speed behavior to reach your desired cabin temperature more quickly or gradually, depending on your preference.
- Temperature dial calibration: -2°C – +2°C – Calibrate the temperature dial to your preference.
- Ambient temperature calibration: -3°C – +3°C – Calibrate the ambient temperature reading.
- A/C ECO mode: ENABLED/DISABLED – Toggle A/C economy mode for fuel efficiency.
- Auto-increase blower speed when front defroster is on: YES/NO – Control automatic fan speed increase with the defroster.
- Auto-turn on A/C when AUTO button pressed (if needed): YES/NO – Manage automatic A/C activation in AUTO mode.
- Deactivate front defroster when AUTO button pressed: YES/NO – Choose defroster behavior when pressing the AUTO button.
- Fan speed reaches its target…: SLOWLY/NORMALLY/FAST – Select fan speed ramp-up behavior to reach target temperature.
With Carista OBD2 custom functions, your 2011 Toyota Prius can become even more attuned to your individual needs and preferences. Explore the possibilities and unlock the hidden potential of your vehicle for a truly personalized driving experience.
