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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
When you carry the smart entry remote, you 
can lock/unlock the doors and open the trunk.
You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius 
of about 32 inches (80 cm) of the outside door 
handle. You can open the trunk within about 
32 inches (80 cm) radius from the trunk 
release button.
■Locking the doors and the trunk
Press the door lock button on the front door.u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper 
sounds; all the doors lock; and the 
security system sets.■
Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System
Door Lock Button
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System•Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle 
when you get out. Carry it with you.•Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote, 
you can lock/unlock the doors while someone else 
with the remote is within range.•The door may be unlocked if the door handle is 
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if 
the smart entry remot e is within range.•If you grip a front door handle wearing gloves, the 
door sensor may be slow to respond or may not 
respond by unlocking the doors.•You cannot unlock the door by gripping the handle 
after two seconds of unlocking it.•The door might not open if you pull it immediately 
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle 
again and confirm that the door is unlocked before 
pulling the handle.•Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may not 
be able to lock/unlock the doors with the smart entry 
remote if it is above or below the outside handle.•The smart entry remote may no t operate if it is too 
close to the door and door glass.
If the distance at which the remote transmitter works 
varies, the battery is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a 
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Button Battery  P. 507
You can customize the door lock mode and keyless 
lock acknowledgement setting. 2 Customized Features  P. 104, 297 

562Index
System Message ........................................  81
Transmission ..............................................  77
Turn Signal and Hazard Warning ...............  81
Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA®) 
System .............................................  79, 447
VSA ® OFF ..........................................  79, 448
Information ...............................................  543
Instant Fuel Economy ............................... 100
Instrument Panel ........................................  73
Brightness Control ................................... 145
Interface Dial ............................................ 234
Interior Lights ........................................... 159
Interior Rearview Mirror ..........................  150
Inverter Coolant ........................................ 484JJump Starting............................................ 528KKey Number Tag ....................................... 117
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 121
Keys ........................................................... 116
Lockout Prevention .................................. 121
Number Tag ............................................ 117
Rear Door Won’t Open ............................ 124
Remote Transmitter ................................. 118
Types and Functions ................................ 116
Valet Key ................................................. 128
Kickdown (Transmission) ..........................  423
LLane Departure Warning (LDW) .............  443
LaneWatch
TM.............................................  449
Language (HFL) ................................  339, 375
LATCH (Child Seats) ....................................  63
Lights .................................................  140, 488
Automatic ...............................................  141
Bulb Replacement ...................................  488
Daytime Running Lights...........................  143
High Beam Indicator ..................................  81
Interior ....................................................  159
Light Switches .........................................  140
Lights On Indicator ....................................  81
Turn Signals ............................................  140
Load Limits ................................................  417
Locking/Unlocking ....................................  116
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking..................  125
Childproof Door Locks.............................  124
From Inside .............................................  122
From Outside ..........................................  118
Keys ........................................................  116
Using a Key .............................................  121
Lockout Prevention System .....................  121
Low Battery Charge (12-Volt) ..................  534
Low Fuel Indicator ......................................  78
Low Oil Pressure Indicator .................  76, 534
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal  Strength ..................................................  117
Lower Anchors ............................................  63
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) .............  417
MMaintenance............................................  467
12-Volt Battery .......................................  506
Brake Fluid ..............................................  486
Cleaning .................................................  509
Climate Control System ..........................  508
Coolant ..........................................  482, 484
Maintenance Minder
TM............................  471
Oil ..........................................................  478
Precautions .............................................  468
Radiator ..................................................  483
Remote Transmitter ................................  507
Replacing Light Bulbs ..............................  488
Safety .....................................................  469
Service Items ...........................................  473
Tires........................................................  497
Transmission Fluid ...................................  485
Under the Hood ......................................  475
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............  76, 535
Map Lights ................................................  160
Maximum Load Limit ...............................  417
Meters, Gauges ..........................................  95
Mirrors ......................................................  150
Adjusting ................................................  150
Door .......................................................  151
Exterior ...................................................  151
Interior Rearview .....................................  150
Modifications (and Accessories) ..............  466
Moonroof .................................................  136
Motor Number .........................................  546
MP3 ...................  188, 196, 219, 229, 258, 282