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System Description
INFOID:0000000005396599
• The Intelligent Key system is a system that makes it possible to lock and unlock the door locks (door lock/
unlock function), and start the engine (engine start func tion) by carrying around the Intelligent Key (without
some key operation), which operates based on the results of electronic ID verification using two-way com-
munications between the Intelligent Key and the vehicle (Intelligent Key unit).
• Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission include a key interlock solenoid located in the steering col- umn to prevent accidental shut-off of the ignition sw itch and locking of the steering wheel during driving con-
dition when the vehicle is moving.
CAUTION:
The driver should always carry the Intelligent Key
• Operation of the remote controller buttons on the Inte lligent Key also provides the same functions as the
remote control entry system. (Remote keyless entry functions)
• If an action that does not meet the operating conditions of the Intelligent Key system is taken, the buzzer
goes off to inform the driver. (Warning chime functions)
• When a door lock is locked or unlocked with request switch or remote controller button operation, the hazard
lamps flash and the buzzer (outside vehicle) sounds (Hazard and buzzer reminder function).
• Even if the Intelligent Key battery is completely discharged, the door locks can be locked and unlocked and the engine started with the mechanical key built into the Intelligent Key.
• The settings for each function can be changed with the CONSULT-III.
• If an Intelligent Key is lost, a new Intelligent Key can be registered. A maximum of 4 Intelligent Keys can be registered.
• It has been made possible to diagnose the system and r egister an Intelligent Key with the CONSULT-III.
DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK FUNCTION
Only when pressing the request switch, it is possible to lock and unlock the door by carrying around the Intelli-
gent Key (without some key operation).
System Diagram
10. Steering lock solenoid M6
(bottom view of steering column) 11. Key switch and ignition knob switch M73
(with CVT or A/T) 12. Key switch and ignition knob switch M73
(with M/T)
13. CVT or A/T shift selector (park posi- tion switch) M38
(without M/T) 14. Intelligent key warning buzzer (front
door LH) D6
(view with front door finisher LH re-
moved) 15. Front outside antenna LH D10, RH D106
16. Front door request switch LH D5, RH D103 17. Front door lock actuator LH (door unlock
sensor) D3 18. Front door switch LH B8, RH B108
19. Rear door switch LH B6, RH B116 20. Front console antenna B125 (view of front console without arm rest
removed)21. Front console antenna B125
(view of front console with arm rest re-
moved)
22. Rear floor antenna B126 (behind rear seat) 23. Trunk opener request switch B129
(sedan) 24. Back door request switch D406
(hatchback)
25. Back door lock assembly (back door switch) D405 (hatchback view
with back door open) 26. Rear bumper antenna B2
(view with rear fascia removed) 27. Intelligent Key warn
ing buzzer (trunk) B32
(sedan)
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List of Operation Related Parts
Parts marked with × are the parts related to operation.
OFF position warn-
ing chime For internal• Ignition switch is turned from ACC to
OFF.
[ignition switch is pressed (ignition knob
switch is ON).]
• Ignition switch is in the LOCK position and pressed for 1 second. activate — — Flash —
For external When driver door is opened and then
closed while the OFF position warning
chime above is operating —activate—— —
Ta k e a w a y w a r n i n g Right after
door is closed
Right after door is closed and the following
conditions are met.
• Ignition knob is pressed and in rotatable
or rotated state
• Intelligent Key can not be detected in-
side the vehicle —activate
Flash
(red) ——
Any door is
opened Any door is opened and the following con-
ditions are met.
• Ignition knob is pressed and in rotatable
or rotated state
• Intelligent Key unit will perform key ID verification with Intelligent Key through
inside key antenna every 5 second, if
the key ID verification is NG. ——
Flash
(red) ——
Ta k e a w a y
from the win-
dow Take away from the window and the fol-
lowing conditions are met.
• Ignition knob is pressed and in rotatable
or rotated state
• Vehicle speed below 5 km/h (3 m.p.h.)
• Intelligent Key unit will perform key ID
verification with Intelligent Key through
inside key antenna every 30 second, if
the key ID verification is NG.
(This warning function will be disabled if
mechanical key is inserted into the key
cylinder.)
NOTE:
Default setting of this function is OFF. activate —
Flash
(red) ——
Door lock opera-
tion warning Lock opera-
tion with re-
quest switchLock operation with request switch and
the following condition is met.
• Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle
—activate—— —
Intelligent Key low battery warning When Intelligent Key is low battery, Intelli-
gent Key unit is detected after ignition
switch is turned ON.
——
Flash
(green) ——
Operation
ConditionWarning chime/buzzer Warning lamp
Chime
(combina-
tion meter) Buzzer(s) KEY
LOCK
(M/T) P-SHIFT
(CVT or
A/T)
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CHANGE SETTINGS FUNCTION
The settings for each function c an be changed with the CONSULT-III.
Changing Settings Using CONSULT-III
The settings for the Intelligent Key system func tions can be changed using CONSULT-III (WORK SUPPORT).
Refer to BL-117, "
CONSULT-III Application Item".
NOTE:
Once a function setting is changed, it will remain effective even if the battery is disconnected.
INTELLIGENT KEY REGISTRATION
Intelligent Key-ID registration is performed using the CONSULT-III.
CAUTION:
• After a new Intelligent Key-ID is registered, be sure to check the function.
• When registering an additional Intelligent Key-ID , take any Intelligent Keys already registered and
Intelligent Keys for any other vehicles out of the vehicle before starting.
CONSULT-III can be used to check and delete Intelligent Key-IDs.
For further information, see the CONS ULT-III Operation Manual NATS.
STEERING LOCK SOLENOID REGISTRATION
Steering Lock Solenoid ID Registration
CAUTION:
• The method for registering a steering lock solenoid ID depends on the status of the steering lock
solenoid and Intelligent Key unit (new or old unit).
• After registration is completed, press ignition switch with an Intelligent Key in the vehicle so that it can be turned, and confirm that it cannot be turned even when ignition sw itch is pressed without an
Intelligent Key in the vehicle.
For further information, see the CONSULT-III Operation Manual NATS-IVIS/NVIS.
CAN Communication System DescriptionINFOID:0000000005396600
Refer to LAN-7.
Warning and alarm functions
Intelligent Key
Key switch
Ignition knob switch
Ignition switch ACC position input signal
Ignition switch ON position input signal
Door switch
Door request switch
Inside key antenna
Outside key antenna (Driver, Passenger)
Outside key antenna (rear bumper)
Intelligent Key warning buzzer(s)
Intelligent Key unit
CAN communication system
BCM
Warning lamp
Warning chime (combination meter)
Ignition switch warning chime × ××××× ×
Ignition key warning chime
(When mechanical key used) ×××
×××
OFF position warning chime For internal
××× ××××××
For external ×××× ×××××
Take away warning chime Right after door is
closed
××× × × ×××××
Any door is open ××× × × ××××
Take away from
window ××× × × ××××××
Door lock operation warning chime ×××××××××
Intelligent Key low battery warning ×××× ××
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• Intelligent Key button
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 6
NG >> Refer to BL-119, "
Trouble Diagnosis Symptom Chart".
6.CHECK WARNING CHIME FUNCTION
Check if warning chime function operates normally according to system description. Refer to BL-88, "
System
Description".
OK or NG
OK >> GO TO 7
NG >> Refer to BL-119, "
Trouble Diagnosis Symptom Chart".
7.CHECK WARNING LAMP FUNCTION
Check if warning lamp could be turn on normally according to system description. Refer to BL-88, "
System
Description".
OK or NG
OK >> Inspection End.
NG >> Refer to BL-119, "
Trouble Diagnosis Symptom Chart".
CONSULT-III Functions (INTELLIGENT KEY)INFOID:0000000005396609
CONSULT-III can display each diagnostic item using the diagnostic test modes as shown below.
CONSULT-III Application ItemINFOID:0000000005396610
SELF-DIAGNOSTIC RESULTS
DATA MONITOR
Diagnostic mode Description
WORK SUPPORT Changes settings for each function.
SELF DIAGNOSTIC RESULT Intelligent Key unit performs CAN communication diagnosis. DATA MONITOR Displays Intelligent Key unit input data in real time.
CAN DIAG SUPPORT MNTR The results of transmit/receive diagnosis of CAN Communication can be read. ACTIVE TEST Operation of electrical loads can be checked by sending driving signal to them.
ECU IDENTIFICATION Displays In telligent Key unit part No.
Self-diag resultsDescription Diagnosis procedureReference page
CAN COMM Malfunction is detected in CAN co mmunication. Check CAN communication system. BL-126
CAN COMM2 Intelligent Key unit internal malfunction Check CAN communication system.BL-126
STRG COMMMalfunction is detected in communication of Intelli-
gent Key unit and steering lock solenoid.
Check steering lock solenoid.
BL-147
I-KEY C/UIntelligent Key unit internal ma lfunctionReplace Intelligent Key unit. BL-158
IMMUNATS malfunction Check NATS.BL-248
Monitor item Content
PUSH SW Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of ignition knob switch.
KEY SW Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of key switch.
DR REQ SW Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of door request switch (driver side).
AS REQ SW Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of door request switch (passenger side).
BD/TR REQ SW Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of back door request switch.
IGN SW Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of ignition switch in ON position.
ACC SW Indicates [ON/OFF] condition of ignition switch in ACC position.
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• Make sure that vehicle is under the condition shown in “Conditions of vehicle” before starting diagnosis, and
check each symptom.
• If the following “symptoms” are detected, check syst ems shown in the “Diagnoses/service procedure” col-
umn in this order.
Conditions of Vehicle (Operating Conditions)
• Intelligent Key is registered.
• Multiple mechanical keys are not set in a keyfob. (If mechanical keys are near the ignition switch, the operation may not work properly.)
ENGINE START CONDITION CHECK
NOTE:
• Before performing the diagnosis in the following table, check “Trouble Diagnosis Procedure”. Refer to BL-
115, "Trouble Diagnosis Procedure".
• If the following “symptoms” are detected, check syst ems shown in the ”Diagnoses/service procedure” col-
umn in this order.
ALL FUNCTIONS OF INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM DO NOT OPERATE
NOTE:
• Before performing the diagnosis in the following table, check “Trouble Diagnosis Procedure”. Refer to BL-
115, "Trouble Diagnosis Procedure".
• Make sure that vehicle is under the condition shown in “Conditions of vehicle” before starting diagnosis, and
check each symptom.
• If the following “symptoms” are detected, check syst ems shown in the “Diagnosis/service procedure” column
in this order.
Conditions of Vehicle (Operating Conditions)
• “ENGINE START BY I-KEY” and “LOCK/UNLOCK BY I-KEY” are ON when setting on CONSULT-III.
• Mechanical key is out of ignition switch.
• Ignition switch is not depressed.
• All doors are closed.
• Intelligent key is registered.
DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK FUNCTION MALFUNCTION
NOTE:
• Before performing the diagnosis in the following table, check “Trouble Diagnosis Procedure”. Refer to BL-
115, "Trouble Diagnosis Procedure".
• Make sure that vehicle is under the condition shown in “Conditions of vehicle” before starting diagnosis, and
check each symptom.
Symptom Diagnosis/service procedure Reference page
Non DTC Item 1. Check key switch.
BL-127
2. Check NATS antenna amp.BL-248
SymptomDiagnosis/service procedure Reference page
Engine start condition check 1. Check CVT or A/T shift selector (park position switch).
(with CVT or A/T) BL-153
2. Check key interlock solenoid (with M/T).
BL-149
3. Check stop lamp switch (with CVT or A/T).BL-150
4. Check stop lamp switch (with M/T).BL-152
SymptomDiagnosis/service procedureReference page
All function of Intelligent Key system dose not
operate. 1. Check Intelligent Key unit power supply and ground
circuit. BL-126
2. Check Intelligent Key battery inspection.
BL-158
3. Replace Intelligent Key unit.BL-158
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• If the following “symptoms” are detected, check systems shown in the “Diagnosis/procedure” column in this
order.
Conditions of Vehicle (Operating Conditions)
• “LOCK/UNLOCK BY I-KEY” is ON when setting on CONSULT-III.
• Mechanical key is out of ignition switch.
• Ignition switch is not depressed.
• All doors are closed.
• Intelligent Key is registered.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTION MALFUNCTION
NOTE:
• Before performing the diagnosis in the following table, check “Trouble Diagnosis Procedure”. Refer to BL-
115, "Trouble Diagnosis Procedure".
• Make sure that vehicle is under the condition shown in “Conditions of vehicle” before starting diagnosis, and
check each symptom.
• If the following “symptoms” are detected, check syst ems shown in the “Diagnosis/service procedure” column
in this order.
Conditions of Vehicle (Operating Conditions)
• Ignition switch is not depressed.
• All doors are closed.
Symptom Diagnosis/service procedureReference page
Door lock/unlock does not operate by all request
switches. 1. Check door switch (hatchback).
BL-131
2. Check door switch (sedan).BL-133
3. Check key switch.BL-127
4. Check ignition knob switch.BL-129
5. Replace Intelligent Key unit.BL-158
Door lock/unlock does not operate by request
switch (driver side).1. Check door request switch (driver side).
BL-1352. Check outside key antenna (driver side).BL-143
3. Replace Intelligent Key unit.BL-158
Door lock/unlock does not operate by request
switch (passenger side).1. Check door request switch (passenger side).
BL-1352. Check outside key antenna (passenger side).BL-143
3. Replace Intelligent Key unit.BL-158
Door lock/unlock does not operate by back door
request switch (hatchback).1. Check back door request switch.
BL-1372. Check outside key antenna (rear bumper).BL-144
3. Replace Intelligent Key unit.BL-158
Door lock/unlock does not operate by trunk
opener request switch (sedan).1. Check trunk opener request switch.
BL-1382. Check outside key antenna (rear bumper).BL-144
3. Replace Intelligent Key unit.BL-158
Auto lock function does not operate.1. Check “AUTO RELOCK TI
MER” setting in “WORK
SUPPORT”. BL-117
2. Replace Intelligent Key unit.
BL-158
Key reminder function does not operate.1. Check door switch (hatchback).
BL-131
2. Check door switch (sedan).BL-133
3. Check inside key antenna.BL-146
4. Check unlock sensor.BL-140
5. Check Intelligent Key battery.BL-158
6. Replace Intelligent Key unit.BL-158
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HAZARD AND BUZZER REMINDER FUNCTION MALFUNCTION
NOTE:
• Before performing the diagnosis in the following table, check “Trouble Diagnosis Procedure”. Refer to BL-
115, "Trouble Diagnosis Procedure".
• Make sure that vehicle is under the condition shown in “Conditions of vehicle” before starting diagnosis, and
check each symptom.
• If the following “symptoms” are detected, check syst ems shown in the “Diagnosis/service procedure” column
in this order.
Conditions of Vehicle (Operating Conditions)
• Ignition switch is not depressed.
• All doors are closed.
Symptom Diagnosis/service procedure Reference
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All of the remote keyless entry functions do
not operate. 1. Check Intelligent Key unit power supply and ground circuit.
BL-126
2. Check key switch (BCM input).BL-128
3. Check Intelligent Key battery.BL-158
4. Remote Keyless Entry function inspection.BL-158
5. Replace Intelligent Key unit.BL-158
Auto lock function does not operate.1. Check “AUTO RELOCK TIMER”
setting in “WORK SUPPORT”. BL-1172. Replace Intelligent Key unit. BL-158
Key reminder function does not operate.1. Check door switch (hatchback).
BL-131
2. Check door switch (sedan).BL-133
3. Check inside key antenna.BL-146
4. Check unlock sensor.BL-140
5. Check Intelligent Key battery.BL-158
6. Replace Intelligent Key unit.BL-158
Panic alarm function does not operate.1. Check “PANIC ALARM DELAY” setting in “WORK SUPPORT”.
BL-117
2. Check Intelligent Key battery inspection.BL-158
3. Check horn function.BL-157
4. Check headlamp function.BL-157
5. Check key switch.BL-127
6. Check ignition knob switch.BL-129
7. Replace Intelligent Key unit.BL-158
SymptomDiagnosis/service procedure Reference page
Hazard reminder does not operate by request
switch.
(Buzzer reminder operate). 1. Check “HAZARD ANSWER BACK” setting in “WORK
SUPPORT”. BL-117
2. Check hazard function with hazard switch.
BL-156
3. Replace Intelligent Key unit.BL-158
Buzzer reminder does
not operate by request
switch.
(Hazard reminder oper-
ates).Intelligent Key
warning buzzer
does not operate.1. Check “ANSER BACK WITH I-KEY LOCK” or “ANSER
BACK WITH I-KEY UNLOCK” setting in “WORK SUP-
PORT”. BL-117
2. Check Intelligent Ke
y warning buzzer(s). BL-142
3. Replace Intelligent Key unit. BL-158
Hazard reminder does not operate by Intelli-
gent Key (door lock/unlock button).
(Buzzer reminder operates properly).1. Check “HAZARD ANSWER BACK” setting in “WORK
SUPPORT”. BL-117
2. Check hazard function with hazard switch.
BL-156
3. Replace Intelligent Key.BL-158
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WARNING CHIME/BUZZER FUNCTION MALFUNCTION
NOTE:
• Before performing the diagnosis in the following table, check “Trouble Diagnosis Procedure”. Refer to BL-
115, "Trouble Diagnosis Procedure".
• Make sure that vehicle is under the condition shown in “Conditions of vehicle” before starting diagnosis, and
check each symptom.
• If the following “symptoms” are detected, check syst ems shown in the “Diagnosis/service procedure” column
in this order.
Conditions of Vehicle (Operating Conditions)
Warning chime/buzzer functions operating condition is extremely complicated, during operating confirmations,
reconfirm the list above twice in order to ensure proper operation.
Buzzer reminder does
not operate by Intelligent
Key (door lock/unlock
button).
(Hazard reminder oper-
ates). Intelligent Key
warning buzzer
does not operate.1. Check “HORN WITH KEYLESS LOCK” setting in “WORK
SUPPORT”. BL-117
2. Check Intelligent Key warning buzzer(s).
BL-142
3. Replace Intelligent Key unit.BL-158
SymptomDiagnosis/service procedure Reference page
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Ignition switch warning chime does not oper-
ate. 1. Check ignition knob switch.
BL-129
2. Check door switch (hatchback).BL-131
3. Check door switch (sedan).BL-133
4. Check key switch.BL-127
5. Check Intelligent Key warning chime.BL-156
6. Replace Intelligent Key unit.BL-158
Ignition key warning chime does not operate.
(When mechanical key used).1. Check key switch (Intelligent Key unit input).
BL-127
2. Check key switch (BCM input).BL-128
3. Check door switch (hatchback).BL-131
4. Check door switch (sedan).BL-133
5. Check Intelligent Key warning chime.BL-156
6. Replace Intelligent Key unit.BL-158
OFF position warning chime (For internal)
does not operate.1. Check ignition switch position.
BL-150
2. Check ignition knob switch.BL-129
3. Check key switch.BL-127
4. Check combination meter warning chime.BL-156
5. Replace Intelligent Key unit.BL-158
OFF position warning
chime/buzzer (for ex-
ternal) does not oper-
ate.Both Intelligent Key
warning chime and
buzzer do not oper-
ate.1. Check ignition switch position.
BL-150
2. Check ignition knob switch.BL-129
3. Check key switch.BL-127
4. Check Intelligent Key warning chime.BL-156
5. Check Intelligent Key warning buzzer(s).BL-142
6. Replace Intelligent Key unit.BL-158
Intelligent Key warn-
ing buzzer does not
operate.Check Intelligent Key warning buzzer(s).
BL-142
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