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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
Fully insert the key and turn it.■Locking the driver's door
Push the lock tab forward
a or push the
master door lock switch in the lock direction
b, and close the door.■Locking the passenger's door
Push the lock tab forward and close the door.
■Lockout prevention system
The doors cannot be locked when the key is in the ignition switch
*1, or the smart
entry remote is inside the vehicle.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.■
Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
1 Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
When you lock the driver's door with a key, the
passenger’s door locks at the same time. When
unlocking, the driver's door unlocks first. Turn the
key a second time within a few seconds to unlock the
passenger’s door.
You can customize the door unlock mode setting.
2 Customized Features P. 87
Lock
Unlock
■
Locking a Door Without Using a Key
1Locking a Door Without Using a Key
When you lock the driver's door, the passenger’s
door locks at the same time.
Make sure you have the key in your hand before
locking the door to prevent it from being locked in
the vehicle.

uuOpening and Closing the Trunk uUsing the Trunk Release Button
*
114Controls
■Locking the trunk opener
You can lock the trunk release with the master
key* or built-in key
*.
Locking the trunk release disables the trunk
button on the smart entry remote and the
trunk release button on the trunk lid to
protect luggage in the trunk.
Using the Trunk Release Button
*
Press the release button on the trunk lid after
the doors are unlocked.
Even if the trunk is locked, you can open the
trunk if you carry the smart entry remote. u The beeper will sound.
1Locking the trunk opener
If you need to give the key to someone else, give
them the remote from which you have removed the
built-in key
*, or the valet key
*.
Models with smart entry system
1Using the Trunk Release Button
*
•Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.•A person who is not carrying the smart entry
remote can unlock the trunk if a person who is
carrying it is within range.•Do not leave the smart entry remote inside the
trunk and close the lid. The beeper sounds and the
trunk cannot be closed.•Do not carry the smart entry remote near the trunk
lid when closing it.•Do not place the smart entry remote around the
rear seat when closing the trunk.
Trunk Release Button* Not available on all models

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Security SystemImmobilizer SystemThe immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inserting the key into the ignition switch or
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch or the
ENGINE START/STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle's immobilizer system near the ignition
switch.Security System AlarmThe security system alarm activates when the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not go off if the trunk or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or smart entry system.
However, the alarm goes off when a door is op ened with the key, then the shift
lever is moved out of
(P
(continuously variable transmission models) or the hood is
opened before the ignition switch is turned to ON
(w
*1.
■When the security system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and all the exterior lights flash.■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the remote transmitter, or smart entry system. The system,
along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Immobilizer SystemNOTICELeaving the ignition key in the vehicle can result in
theft or accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the ignition key with you whenever you
leave the vehicle unattended.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.1Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.

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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The ignition switch is in LOCK
(0
*1, and the key has been removed from the
ignition switch.
• The hood and trunk are closed.
• Both doors are locked with the key, the remote transmitter, or smart entry
system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system is set.■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter, smart entry system, or the ignition switch is turned to ON
(w
*1. The
security system indicator goes off at the same time.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
1 Security System Alarm
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:•Unlocking the door with the lock tab.•Opening the trunk with th e trunk release or the
emergency trunk opener.•Opening the hood with the hood release.•Moving the shift lever out of
( P.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the remote transmitter.
Do not attempt to alter this system or add another
device to it.
Continuously variable transmission models

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Operating the Switches Around the Steering WheelIgnition Switch
*
1Ignition Switch
*
You cannot take the key out unless the shift lever is
in (P.
If you open the driver's door when the key is in LOCK
( 0 or ACCESSORY
( q, a warning buzzer will sound
to remind you to take the key out.
When this happens, the following messages appear
on the i-MID:
•In LOCK
( 0: REMOVE KEY .
•In ACCESSORY
(q: RETURN IGNITION SWITCH
TO LOCK (0) POSITION The buzzer will stop when
you take the key out.
If the key won't turn from LOCK
( 0 to ACCESSORY
(q, turn the key while moving the steering wheel left
and right. The steering wheel will unlock, allowing
the key to turn.
3
WARNING
Removing the key from the ignition switch
while driving locks the steering. This can
cause you to lose co ntrol of the vehicle.
Remove the key from the ignition switch
only when parked.Manual transmission modelsContinuously variable transmission modelsAll models
( 0 LOCK: Insert and remove the key in this
position.( q ACCESSORY: Operate the audio system and
other accessories in this position.( w ON: This is the pos ition when driving.(e START: This position is for starting the engine.
The switch returns to ON
( w when you let go of
the key.
* Not available on all models

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uIgnition Switch and Po wer Mode Comparison
Controls
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison*1:Except U.S. models with continuously variable transmissionIgnition Switch
Position
LOCK (0)
(with/without
the key)
ACCESSORY (I)
ON (II)
START (III)
Without Smart Entry
System
●Engine is turned off and
power is shut down.●The steering wheel is
locked
*1.
●No electrical
components can be
used.
●Engine is turned off.●Some electrical
components such as the
audio system and the
accessory power socket
can be operated.
●Normal key position
while driving.●All electrical components
can be used.
●Use this position to start
the engine.●The ignition switch
returns to the ON (II)
position when you
release the key.
Power Mode
VEHICLE OFF
(LOCK)
ACCESSORY
ON
START
With Smart Entry
System and ENGINE
START/STOP
Button
Indicator-Off●Engine is turned off and
power is shut down.●The steering wheel is
locked
*1.
●No electrical
components can be
used.
Indicator-On or blinking●Engine is turned off.●Some electrical
components such as the
audio system and the
accessory power socket
can be operated.
Indicator-
On (engine is turned off)
Off (engine is running)●All electrical components
can be used.
Indicator-Off●The mode automatically
returns to ON after the
engine starts.
Indicator is: On Off

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uTurn SignalsContinued
Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the ignition
switch is in ON
(w
*1.
■One-touch turn signal
When you lightly push up or down and release
the turn signal lever, the exterior turn signals
and turn signal indicator blink three times.
This feature can be used when signaling for a
lane change.
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the position of the
ignition switch.■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
Right Turn
Left Turn
■
Manual Operation
1 Light Switches
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
with the lights on, a light on reminder chime sounds
when you open the driver’s door.
If you remove the key fr om the ignition switch while
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s
door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument panel will be on. 2 Lights On Indicator P. 73
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
If you sense that the level of the headlights is
abnormal, have the vehicle inspected by a dealer.Models with smart entry systemModels without smart entry system
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, side
marker, tail, and rear license plate
lights

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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
The headlights automatically come on when the wipers are used several ti\
mes within
a certain number of intervals with the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few minutes later if the wipers are stopped.
The headlights, all other exterior lights, and the instrument panel lights turn off 15
seconds after you remove the key or set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK),
take the remote with you, and close the driver's door. u You can change the headlight auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 87
If you turn the ignition switch to LOCK
(0
*1 with the headlight switch on, but do
not open the door, the lights turn off after 10 minutes (three minutes, if the switch
is in the AUTO position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or open the driver's door. If you unlock
the door, but do not open it within 15 secon ds, the lights go off. If you open the
driver's door, you will hear a lights on reminder chime.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.■
Headlight Integration with Wipers
*
■
Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1 Headlight Integration with Wipers
*
This feature activates while the headlights are off in
AUTO .
The instrument panel brightness does not change
when the headlights come on.
At dark ambient light levels, the automatic lighting
control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of
the number of wiper sweeps.
* Not available on all models