Black plate (139,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2007/ 10/ 2
strong radio waves are present near the operat-
ing location, the Intelligent Key system’s operat-
ing range becomes narrower, and the Intelligent
Key may not function properly.
The operating range
*1is within 31.50 in (80
cm) from each request switch.
If the Intelligent Key is too close to the door
glass, handle or rear bumper the request
switches may not function.
When the Intelligent Key is within the operating
range, it is possible for anyone who does not
carry the Intelligent Key to push the request
switch to lock/unlock the doors.
SPA2407
DOOR LOCKS/UNLOCKS PRECAU-
TION
.Do not push the door handle request switch
with the Intelligent Key held in your hand as
illustrated. The close distance to the door
handle will cause the Intelligent Key system
to have difficulty recognizing that the In-
telligent Key is outside the vehicle.
.After locking with the door handle request
switch, verify the doors are securely locked
by testing them.
.To prevent the Intelligent Key from being left
inside the vehicle, make sure you carry the
key with you and then lock the doors..Do not pull the door handle before pushing
the door handle request switch. The door
will be unlocked but will not open. Release
the door handle once and pull it again to
open the door.
.The Intelligent Key system (opening/closing
doors with the door handle request switch)
can be set to remain inactive. (See “VEHI-
CLE INFORMATION AND SETTINGS” in
the “4. Monitor, heater, air conditioner,
audio, phone and voice recognition sys-
tems” section.)
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Black plate (142,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2007/ 10/ 2
Hazard indicator and horn mode:
DOOR LOCK DOOR UNLOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle or lift gate request switch)HAZARD -twice
OUTSIDE CHIME -twiceHAZARD -once
OUTSIDE CHIME -once
Remote keyless entry system
(Using
orbutton)HAZARD -twice
HORN -onceHAZARD -once
HORN - none
Hazard indicator mode:
DOOR LOCK DOOR UNLOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle or lift gate request switch)HAZARD -twiceHAZARD - none
Remote keyless entry system
(Using
orbutton)HAZARD -twice
HAZARD - none
Switching procedure:
Push the LOCK
*1and UNLOCK*2buttons simultaneously for more than 2 seconds
to switch the mode from one to the other.
When pushing the buttons to set the hazard
indicator mode, the hazard indicator flashes 3
times.
When pushing the buttons to set the hazard
indicator and horn mode, the hazard indicator
flashes once and the horn chirps once.
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Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2007/ 10/ 2
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Symptom Possible cause Action to take
When pushing the ignition switch
to stop the engineThe SHIFT P warning appears on the display
and the inside warning chime sounds con-
tinuously.The selector lever is not in the P (Park)
position.Shift the selector lever to the P (Park)
position.
When opening the driver’s door
to get out of the vehicleThe inside warning chime sounds continuously.The ignition switch is in the ACC
position.Push the ignition switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
The Intelligent Key is in the key port.Remove the Intelligent Key from the key
port.
When closing the door after get-
ting out of the vehicleThe NO KEY warning appears on the display,
the outside chime sounds 3 times and the
inside warning chime sounds for approximately
3 seconds.The ignition switch is in the ACC or ON
position.Push the ignition switch to the OFF posi-
tion.
The SHIFT P warning appears on the display
and the outside chime sounds continuously.The ignition switch is in the ACC or OFF
position and the selector lever is not in
the P (Park) position.Move the selector lever to the P (Park)
position and push the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
When closing the door with the
inside lock knob turned to LOCKThe outside chime sounds for approximately 3
seconds and all the doors unlock.The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
When pushing the door handle
request switch to lock the doorThe outside chime sounds for approximately 2
seconds.The Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. Carry the Intelligent Key with you.
A door is not closed securely. Close the door securely.
The door handle request switch is
pushed before the door is closed.Push the door handle request switch after
the door is closed.
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Unlocking doors
1. Push the UNLOCKbutton*2once.
2. The hazard indicator flashes once. The
driver’s door will unlock.
3. Push the UNLOCK
button again within
1 minute.
4. The hazard indicator flashes once again. All
the doors and the lift gate will unlock.
All doors will be locked automatically unless one
of the following operations is performed within 1
minute after pushing the UNLOCK button while
the doors are locked. If during this 1-minute time
period, the UNLOCK button is pushed, all doors
will be locked automatically after another 1
minute.
.Opening any door
.Pushing the ignition switch
Opening windows
To open the windows, push the door UNLOCKbutton*2forabout 3 secondsafter the
door is unlocked.
To stop opening, release the UNLOCK
button.
Windows cannot be closed using the button on
the key.The door windows can be opened or closed by
turning the mechanical key in a door lock. (See
“DOORS” earlier in this section.)
Opening/closing lift gate (if so equipped)
1. Push the power lift gate button*3for more than 1 second.
2. The lift gate will automatically open.
The hazard indicator flashes 5 times and the
outside chime sounds for approximately 3
seconds.
To close the lift gate, push the power lift gate
button
*3.
The lift gate will automatically close.
If the button
*3is pushed while the lift
gate is being opened or closed, the lift gate will
reverse.
The power lift gate button
*3cannot be
operated when the ignition switch is in the ON
position.
Using panic alarm
If you are near your vehicle and feel threatened,
you can activate the alarm according to the
following procedure to call attention.
1. Push the PANIC
button*4formore
than 1 second.2. The theft warning alarm will sound and the
headlights will flash for 25 seconds.
3. The panic alarm stops under either of the
following conditions.
.It has run for 25 seconds, or
.Any of the buttons is pushed. (Note: the
panic button should be pushed for more
than 1 second.)
Setting hazard indicator and horn mode
This vehicle is set in hazard indicator and horn
mode when you first receive the vehicle.
In hazard indicator and horn mode, when the
LOCK
button*1is pushed, the hazard
indicator flashes twice and the horn chirps once.
When the UNLOCK
button*2is pushed,
the hazard indicator flashes once.
If horns are not necessary, the system can be
switched to the hazard indicator mode.
In hazard indicator mode, when the LOCK
button is pushed, the hazard indicator flashes
twice. When the UNLOCKbutton is
pushed, neither the hazard indicator nor the
horn operates.
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Black plate (147,1)
Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2007/ 10/ 2
Hazard indicator and horn mode:
DOOR LOCK DOOR UNLOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle or lift gate request switch)HAZARD -twice
OUTSIDE CHIME -twiceHAZARD -once
OUTSIDE CHIME -once
Remote keyless entry system
(Using
orbutton)HAZARD -twice
HORN -onceHAZARD -once
HORN - none
Hazard indicator mode:
DOOR LOCK DOOR UNLOCK
Intelligent Key system
(Using door handle or lift gate request switch)HAZARD -twiceHAZARD - none
Remote keyless entry system
(Using
orbutton)HAZARD -twice
HAZARD - none
Switching procedure:
Push the LOCK
*1and UNLOCK*2buttons simultaneously for more than 2 seconds
to switch the mode from one to the other.
When pushing the buttons to set the hazard
indicator mode, the hazard indicator flashes 3
times.
When pushing the buttons to set the hazard
indicator and horn mode, the hazard indicator
flashes once and the horn chirps once.
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Model "Z51-D" EDITED: 2007/ 10/ 2
SPA2437
1. Pull the hood lock release handle*1located below the instrument panel; the
hood will then spring up slightly.
2. Pull the lever
*2up at the front of the hood
with your fingertips and raise the hood.
3. When closing the hood, slowly close the
hood down and make sure it locks into
place.
WARNING
.Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the
hood to fly open and result in an
accident.
.If you see steam or smoke coming
from the engine compartment, to
avoid injury do not open the hood.
WARNING
.Always be sure the lift gate has
been closed securely to prevent it
from opening while driving.
.Do not drive with the lift gate open.
This could allow dangerous exhaust
gases to be drawn into the vehicle.
See “EXHAUST GAS (carbon mon-
oxide)” in the “5. Starting and driv-
ing” section of this manual.
.Do not leave children unattended
inside the vehicle. They could un-
knowingly activate switches or con-
trols. Unattended children could
become involved in serious acci-
dents.
.Always be sure that hands and feet
are clear of the door frame to avoid
injury while closing the lift gate.
HOODLIFT GATE
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SPA2439
SPA2462
SPA2463
SPA2440
Power open
When the lift gate is fully closed, the lift gate will
fully open automatically by:
.pushing the power lift gate switch
*Aon
the instrument panel
.pushing the lift gate opener switch
*B
.pushing the power lift gate button*Con
the key for more than 1 second
The hazard flashes 4 times and the outside
chime sounds when the lift gate starts opening.
NOTE:
The lift gate can be opened by the power lift
gate switch
*Aor the lift gate button
*Ceven if the lift gate is locked. The lift gate will
individually unlock and open. Once the lift gate
is closed, its lock will align to the vehicle’s lock
or unlock status.
Power close
When the lift gate is fully opened, the lift gate
will fully close automatically by:
.pushing the power lift gate switch
*Aon
the instrument panel
.pushing the power lift gate switch
*Don
the lower part of the lift gate
.pushing the lift gate release button
*Con
the key for more than 1 second
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The hazard flashes 4 times and the outside
chime sounds when the lift gate starts closing.
Reverse function
The power lift gate will reverse immediately if
one of the following actions is performed during
power open or power close.
.pushing the power lift gate switch
*Aon
the instrument panel
.pushing the lift gate switch
*Don the lower
part of the lift gate
.pushing the lift gate button
*Con
the key.
The outside chime sounds when the lift gate
starts to reverse.
The power lift gate button
*Con the key
cannot be operated when the ignition switch is
in the ON position.
Auto reverse function
The auto-reverse function enables the lift gate to
automatically reverse when something is caught
in the lift gate as it is opening or closing. When
the control unit detects an obstacle, the lift gate
will reverse and return to the full open or full
close position.
If a second obstacle is detected, the lift gate
motion will stop and the drive motor will
disengage. The lift gate will enter the manualmode.
A pinch sensor is mounted on each side of the
lift gate. If an obstacle is detected by the pinch
sensor during power close, the lift gate will
reverse and return to the full open position
immediately.
NOTE:
If the pinch sensor is damaged or removed,
the power close function will not operate.
WARNING
There is a small distance immediately
before the closed position that cannot
be detected. Make sure that all passen-
gers keep their hands, etc., clear from
the lift gate opening before closing the
lift gate.
Manual mode
If power operation is not available, the lift gate
can be operated manually. Power operation may
not be available if multiple obstacles have been
detected in a single power cycle or if the battery
voltage is low. When the power lift gate main
switch is in the OFF position, the lift gate can be
opened manually by pushing the lift gate opener
switch. If the power lift gate opener switch is
pushed during power open or close, the power
operation will be canceled and the lift gate canbe operated manually.
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