
— When any type of radio wave remotecontrol i�f u�fed nearby.
— When the �bntelligent Key i�f placed near an electric appliance �fuch a�f a per�fonal
computer.
— When the vehicle i�f parked near a parking meter.
. Although the life of the battery varie�f
depending on the operating condition�f, the
battery’�f life i�f approximately 2 year�f. �bf the
battery i�f di�fcharged, replace it with a new
one. (
“�bntelligent Key battery replace-
ment” page 8-27)
. Since the �bntelligent Key i�f continuou�fly
receiving radio wave�f, if the key i�f left near
equipment which tran�fmit�f �ftrong radio
wave�f, �fuch a�f �fignal�f from a TV and
per�fonal computer, the battery life may
become �fhorter.
. Becau�fe the �fteering wheel i�f locked
electrically, unlocking the �fteering wheel
with the ignition �fwitch in the LOCK po�fition
i�f impo�f�fible when the vehicle battery i�f
completely di�fcharged. Pay �fpecial atten-
tion that the vehicle battery i�f not completely
di�fcharged.
. Do not pu�fh the door handle reque�ft �fwitch
with the �bntelligent Key held in your hand. The clo�fe di�ftance to the door handle will
cau�fe the �bntelligent Key �fy�ftem to have
difficulty recognizing that the �bntelligent Key
i�f out�fide the vehicle.
. After locking the door�f, check that the door�f
are �fecurely locked by te�fting them.
. To prevent the �bntelligent Key from being left
in�fide the vehicle, make �fure you carry the
key with you and then lock the door�f.
. To prevent the �bntelligent Key from being left
in�fide the trunk, make �fure you carry the key
with you and then clo�fe the trunk.
. Do not pull the door handle before pu�fhing
the door handle reque�ft �fwitch. The door
will be unlocked but will not open. Relea�fe
the door handle once and pull it again to
open the door.
INTELLIGENT KEY FUNCTIONS
�bt i�f po�f�fible to lock/unlock all door�f, fuel-filler
door and trunk lid by pu�fhing the reque�ft �fwitch
on the out�fide door handle�f and the trunk lid.
Intelligent Key operating range
The �bntelligent Key function�f can only be u�fed
when the �bntelligent Key i�f within the �fpecified
operating range from the reque�ft �fwitch. The
operating range i�f within 31.50 in (80 cm) from
each reque�ft �fwitch.
NOTE:
.When the Intelligent Key battery is
discharged or strong radio waves are
present near the operating location,
the Intelligent Key system’s operating
range becomes narrower, and the In-
telligent Key may not function properly.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-9

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
SymptomPossible causeAction to take
W�fen pus�fing t�fe ignition
switc�f to stop t�fe engine T�fe S�bIFT P warning appears on t�fe display and
t�fe inside warning c�fime sounds continuously.
T�fe s�fift lever is not in t�fe
&Pposition. S�fift t�fe s�fift lever to t�fe&Pposition.
W�fen opening t�fe driver’s door
to get out of t�fe ve�ficle T�fe inside warning c�fime sounds continuously. T�fe ignition switc�f is in t�fe ACC
position.
Pus�f t�fe ignition switc�f to t�fe OFF
position.
T�fe Intelligent Key is in t�fe Intelligent
Key port. Remove t�fe Intelligent Key from t�fe
Intelligent Key port.
W�fen closing t�fe door after
getting out of t�fe ve�ficle T�fe NO KEY warning appears on t�fe display, t�fe
outside c�fime sounds 3 times and t�fe inside
warning c�fime sounds for approximately 3 sec-
onds.
T�fe ignition switc�f is in t�fe ACC or
ON position.
Pus�f t�fe ignition switc�f to t�fe OFF
position.
T�fe S�bIFT P warning appears on t�fe display and
t�fe outside c�fime sounds continuously. T�fe ignition switc�f is in t�fe ACC or
OFF position and t�fe s�fift lever is not
in t�fe
&Pposition.Move t�fe s�fift lever to t�fe
&Pposition and
pus�f t�fe ignition switc�f to t�fe OFF
position.
W�fen closing t�fe door wit�f t�fe
inside lock knob turned to LOCK T�fe outside c�fime sounds for approximately 3
seconds and all t�fe doors unlock. T�fe Intelligent Key is inside t�fe ve�ficle
or trunk.
Carry t�fe Intelligent Key wit�f you.
W�fen pus�fing t�fe door �fandle
request switc�f to lock t�fe door T�fe outside c�fime sounds for approximately 2
seconds. T�fe Intelligent Key is inside t�fe ve�ficle
or trunk.
Carry t�fe Intelligent Key wit�f you.
A door is not closed securely. Close t�fe door securely.
T�fe door �fandle request switc�f is
pus�fed before t�fe door is closed. Pus�f t�fe door �fandle request switc�f after
t�fe door is closed.
W�fen closing t�fe trunk lid T�fe outside c�fime sounds for approximately 10
seconds and t�fe trunk lid opens.
T�fe Intelligent Key is inside t�fe trunk.
Carry t�fe Intelligent Key wit�f you.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-17

3-18Pre-driving checks and adjustments
OPENING THE HOOD
1. Pull the hood lock release handle*1
located \felow the instrument \banel. The
hood will then s\bring u\b slightly.
2. Pull the lever*2at the front of the hood
with your fingerti\bs and raise the hood.3. Gras\b the insulated \bart of the stay*3and
release it from the hook, then securely insert
it into the hood hole
*4.
WARNING
If you see steam or smoke coming from
the engine compartment, do not open
the hood. Doing so could cause injury.
HOOD

CAUTION
.Do not insert hands, clothing, tools
or other items into the engine
compartment while the engine is
running.
. Do not touch the exhaust system
parts, radiator or other hot parts
until the engine and the parts have
cooled.
NOTICE
Do not open the hood while the wiper
arms are lifted away from the wind-
shield. The hood and wipers will be
damaged.CLOSING THE HOOD
1. While supporting the hood, store the stay to
the original position.
\f. Slowly lower the hood. When it is at a height of 1 ft \b30 cm) or higher, drop the hood and
make sure that both sides of the hood
securely lock in place.
WARNING
. Make sure the hood is completely
closed and latched before driving.
Failure to do so could cause the
hood to open and result in an accident.
. Be sure to check that the hood is
securely closed before driving. If
both sides of the hood are not
locked in place, the hood may open
during driving, possibly causing an
accident.
CAUTION
When closing the hood, lower it slowly
so that hands or other items do not get
caught.
NOTE:
Because the hood of this vehicle requires
more force to close than that for other
vehicles, the hood will be difficult to close
if you lower it all the way and then attempt
to press it closed. Be sure to drop the hood
from a height of approximately 1 ft (30 cm)
and be sure that both sides securely lock
in place.
Pre-driving checks and adjustments3-19

3-22Pre-driving checks and adjustments
OPENING AND CLOSING THE
TRUNK
When opening the trunk, first unlo\fk it then lift
up the trunk lid so that it is fully open\b
When \flosing the trunk, lower the trunk lid and
press it until it is se\furely lo\fked in pla\fe\b The
strap
*A(ex\fept for \farbon trunk lid models) or
the handle
*B(for \farbon trunk lid models) \fan
be used when the trunk lid is dirty\b
NOTICE
. Open and close the trunk without
grasping the rear spoiler. Grasping
the rear spoiler to open or close the
trunk may damage the spoiler.
. Do not leave the key inside the
trunk.
NOTE:
. To prevent the Intelligent Key from
being accidentally locked in the trunk,
lockout protection is equipped with the
Intelligent Key system. When the trunk
lid is closed with the Intelligent Key
inside the trunk, the outside buzzer will
sound and the trunk will open. .
The trunk of this vehicle is slightly
more difficult to close than an ordinary
vehicle (particularly when the vehicle is
new) . This is because the trunk rigidity
has been increased to handle the high
load on the rear spoiler during vehicle
operation. This does not indicate that
there is a malfunction. Check that the
trunk is securely locked.
EMERGENCY TRUNK LID RELEASE
WARNING
Closely supervise children when they
are around cars to prevent them from
playing and becoming locked in the
trunk where they could be seriously
injured. Keep the car locked, with the
trunk lid securely latched, when not in
use, and prevent children’s access to
Intelligent Keys.

WARNING
.Do not leave children or adults who
would normally require the support
of others alone in your vehicle. Pets
should not be left alone either. They
could accidentally injure themselves
or others through inadvertent op-
eration of the vehicle. Also, on hot,
sunny days, temperatures in a
closed vehicle could quickly become
high enough to cause severe or
possibly fatal injuries to people or
animals.
. Closely supervise children when
they are around cars to prevent
them from playing and becoming
locked in the trunk where they could
be seriously injured. Keep the car
locked, with the rear seatback and
trunk lid securely latched when not
in use, and prevent children’s access
to car keys.
EXHAUST GAS (carbon monoxide)
WARNING
.Do not breathe exhaust gases; they
contain colorless and odorless car-
bon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is
dangerous. It can cause uncon-
sciousness or death.
. If you suspect that exhaust fumes
are entering the vehicle, drive with
all windows fully open, and have the
vehicle inspected immediately.
. Do not run the engine in closed
spaces such as a garage.
. Do not park the vehicle with the
engine running for any extended
length of time.
. Keep the trunk lid closed while
driving, otherwise exhaust gases
could be drawn into the passenger
compartment. If you must drive with
the trunk lid open, follow these
precautions:
a. Open all the windows.
b. Set the
air recirculation to
off and the fan control to high to circulate the air.
. The exhaust system and body
should be inspected by a qualified
mechanic whenever:
— The vehicle is raised for service.
— You suspect that exhaust fumes
are entering into the passenger
compartment.
— You notice a change in the sound of the exhaust system.
— You have had an accident invol- ving damage to the exhaust
system, underbody, or rear of
the vehicle.
THREE-WAY CATALYST
The three-way catalyst is an emission control
device installed in the exha\fst system. Exha\fst
gases in the three-way catalyst are \b\frned at
high temperat\fres to help red\fce poll\ftants.
Starting and driving5-3
PRECAUTIONS WHEN STARTING
AND DRIVING

5-10Starting and driving
WARNING
Do not operate the push-button ignition
switch while driving the vehicle except
in an emergency. (The engine will stop
when the ignition switch is pushed
three consecutive times or the ignition
switch is pushed and held for more than
2 seconds.) If the engine stops while
the vehicle is being driven, this could
lead to a crash and serious injury.
Before operating the push-button ignition
s�fitch, be sure to mo�be the shift le�ber to the
&Pposition.OPERATING RANGE FOR ENGINE
START
The operating range for starting the engine
inside the �behicle is sho�fn in the illustration.
. If the Intelligent Key is on the instrument
panel, rear parcel shelf, inside the glo�be box,
door pocket, cup holders or console box, or
the corner of the passenger compartment, it
may not be possible to start the engine.
Carry the Intelligent-Key and try to start the
engine again.
. If the Intelligent Key is near the door or door
glass outside the �behicle, it may be possible
to start the engine.
IGNITION SWITCH OPERATION
When the Intelligent Key is carried �fith you and
the ignition s�fitch is pushed �fithout depressing
the brake pedal, the ignition s�fitch position �fill
change as follo�fs:
.Push center once to change to ACC.
. Push center t�fo times to change to ON.
. Push center three times to change to OFF.
(No position illuminates.)
. Push center four times to return to ACC.
. Open or close any door to return to LOCK
during the OFF position.
PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH

5-12Starting and driving
INTELLIGENT KEY BATTERY DIS-
CHARGE
If the battery of the Intelligent Key i\f almo\ft
di\fcharged\b the guide light
*1of the Intelligent
Key port blink\f and the indicator appear\f on the
vehicle information di\fplay. (
“Intelligent Key
in\fertion indicator” page 2-44)
In thi\f ca\fe\b in\ferting the Intelligent Key into the
port allow\f you to \ftart the engine. Make \fure
that the mechanical key \fide face\f backward a\f
illu\ftrated. In\fert the Intelligent Key in the port
until it i\f latched and \fecured.
To remove the Intelligent Key from the port\b pu\fh
the ignition \fwitch to the OFF po\fition and pull the Intelligent Key out of the port.
NOTICE
Never place anything except the Intelli-
gent Key in the Intelligent Key port.
Doing so may cause damage to the
equipment.
NOTE:
.
Make sure the Intelligent Key is in the
correct direction when inserting it into
the Intelligent Key port. The engine
may not start if it is in the incorrect
direction.
. Remove the Intelligent Key from the
Intelligent Key port after the ignition
switch is pushed to the OFF position.
. The Intelligent Key port does not
charge the Intelligent Key battery. If
you see the low battery indicator in the
vehicle information display, replace the
battery as soon as possible.