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To openOperation from outside the vehicleUsing the remote control transmitter
Press the trunk button (Vehicles with keyless entry system or
F.A.S.T.-key) or OPEN switch (Vehicles with F.A.S.T.-key).
(See “Keyless entry system” on page 3-9, 3-45 or “Free-hand
Advanced Security Transmitter (F.A.S.T.-key)” on page 3-16.)
The trunk lid will pop up slightly. Lift it to open the trunk.Operation from inside the vehicleTo open the trunk, pull up the trunk lid release lever, located to
the left of the driver’s seat.
NOTE

The trunk area light comes on when the trunk lid is
opened, and goes out when it is closed.


The trunk area light remains illuminated for a certain
period and then goes off automatically. Refer to “Interior
light auto-cutout function (dome light and other lights)”
on page 3-262.
CAUTION
!

Do not use the trunk lid release lever while the vehi-
cle is moving. If the trunk lid is opened, objects in
the trunk could fall onto the road and cause an acci-
dent.
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To closePull the trunk lid downward as illustrated before the trunk lid
closes completely. Gently slam the trunk lid from the outside
so that it is completely closed.
NOTE

Gas struts (A) are installed in the locations illustrated to
support the trunk lid. Please observe the following in
order to prevent damage or faulty operation.
 Do not touch, push or pull the gas struts when closing
the trunk lid.
 Do not attach any plastic material, tape, etc., to the gas
struts.
 Do not tie string, etc., around the gas struts.
 Do not hang any object on the gas struts.
CAUTION
!

When closing the trunk lid, always ensure your or
other person’s fingers cannot be caught by the trunk
lid.


Before starting the vehicle, be sure to confirm that
the trunk lid is locked. If the trunk lid opens while
driving the vehicle, objects stored in the trunk could
fall out onto the road.
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3Inside emergency trunk lid release
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The emergency trunk lid release is designed to provide a way
to open the trunk lid from inside the trunk. It was developed to
help prevent death and serious injuries to children who might
become locked inside a vehicle trunk.
The emergency trunk lid release lever (see illustration) is
mounted on the trunk lid.
The lever glows in the dark after exposure to sunlight.You and your family should familiarize yourselves with the
location and operation of the emergency trunk lid release lever.
Children should be taught not to play in or around vehicles.
WA R N I N G
!

Children should never be left unsupervised in or
around vehicles.


Unsupervised children could lock themselves in an
open vehicle or trunk.


People trapped inside a vehicle or trunk, even if only
for a short period of time, can quickly die from suf-
focation or heat stroke, especially on hot days. Inte-
rior temperatures in vehicles can rise in minutes.


Keep your vehicle doors locked and the trunk lid
closed when not in use. Keep your vehicle keys away
from children.
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To open the trunk from the inside, move the lever (A) in the
direction of the arrow on the lever. Push up on the trunk lid to
open the trunk and climb out.
Theft-alarm system
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The theft-alarm system is designed to provide protection from
unauthorized entry into the vehicle. This system is operated in
three stages: the first is the “armed” stage, the second is the
“alarm” stage, and third is the “disarmed” stage. If triggered,
the system provides both audible and visual alarm signals.Armed stage
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Park the vehicle and stop the engine. Arm the system as
described below.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the “LOCK” position.
Also, if a key was used to start the engine, remove the key
from the ignition switch.
2. Make sure that the trunk lid and engine hood are closed.
CAUTION
!

When loading the trunk, place your things so that
they will not touch the emergency trunk lid release
lever when you close the trunk. Otherwise you could
damage the lever and make it unusable.
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NOTE

The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indi-
cator (A) is illuminated, all doors are unlocked by remote
control transmitter, the F.A.S.T.-key.


The system will be disarmed if, while the theft-alarm indi-
cator is illuminated, the ignition switch is turned to “ON”
or “ACC”.


The system will not be armed if a door or a trunk lid or a
engine hood is not completely closed. If this happens,
rearm the system as described above.


The driver should not arm the system until first confirm-
ing that all passengers have left the vehicle. If the driver
arms the system with passenger(s) in the vehicle, the
alarm may be activated when the passenger(s) open the
door.
Alarm stage
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While the vehicle is parked and the system is armed, the alarm
will be activated if one of the doors or a trunk lid or a engine
hood is opened without the remote control transmitter or the
F. A . S . T. - k e y.Type of alarmWhen the alarm is activated:
1. The headlights blink on and off for 3 minutes.
After 3 minutes the headlights automatically shut off.
2. The horn will sound intermittently for 3 minutes.Horn sounds!
Headlights blink on and off!
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NOTE

Warning display screens with a “ ” or “ ” mark dis-
played in the upper right of the screen can be switched. If
you want to switch the display, press the multi-informa-
tion meter switch as follows.
“ ”: Press lightly.
“ ”: Press for about 2 seconds or more.
Redisplay of a warning display screen
When the “!” warning is displayed, if you lightly press the
multi-information meter switch a few times, the warning dis-
play screen you switched from is redisplayed.
Refer to “Information screen (With ignition switch in the
“OFF” position)” on page 3-154.
Door ajar warning display screen (With ignition
switch in the “OFF” position)
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If any of the doors or the trunk lid is not completely closed, this
displays the open door or trunk lid.1- Doors and trunk lid are closed
2- Doors or trunk lid is open
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Door ajar warning display screen (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)
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If any of the doors or the trunk lid is not completely closed, this
displays the open door or trunk lid.
If the speed increases to about 5 mph (8 km/h) or higher with a
door ajar, a buzzer will sound 4 times to inform you that a door
is ajar.
Changing the function settings (With ignition
switch in the “ON” position)
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1. Park your vehicle in a safe place.
Firmly apply the parking brake and put the gearshift lever
into the “N” (Neutral) position (manual transaxle) or the
gearshift lever into the “P” (PARK) position (Twin Clutch
SST).
2. When you lightly press the multi-information meter
switch, the information screen switches to the function
setting screen.
Refer to “Information screen (With ignition switch in the
“ON” position)” on page 3-160.
CAUTION
!

Always make sure that the warning display goes out
before beginning to drive.
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After turning off the engine, an attempt
was made to open the driver’s door
with the ignition switch in any position
other than “LOCK” (PUSH OFF).
Turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” (PUSH OFF) position.
Refer to “Ignition switch on reminder
system” on page 3-55.

An attempt was made to lock all the
doors and the trunk lid with the igni-
tion switch in any position other than
“LOCK” (PUSH OFF).
Turn the ignition switch to the
“LOCK” (PUSH OFF) position.
Refer to “Ignition switch turn-off
reminder system” on page 3-29.
Screen
Cause
Do this (Reference)
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