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TABLE OF CONTENTSIndex
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1-1. Key information
Keys ...................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart entry &
start system ........................ 33
Wireless remote control ........ 57
Side doors............................. 66
Back door.............................. 72
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats ............................ 77
Rear seats ............................ 78
Head restraints ..................... 83
Seat belts .............................. 85
Steering wheel ...................... 92
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror .................................. 94
Outside rear view mirrors...... 961-4. Opening and closing the
windows
Power windows .................... 98
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap ................................... 101
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system.............................. 105
Double locking system ....... 115
Alarm .................................. 117
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ....... 120
SRS airbags ....................... 122
Airbag manual on-off
system.............................. 133
Child restraint systems ....... 136
Installing child restraints ..... 145
1Before driving
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1Before driving
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1-1. Key information
Keys.................................... 30
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Smart entry & start
system .............................. 33
Wireless remote control ...... 57
Side doors .......................... 66
Back door ........................... 72
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats.......................... 77
Rear seats .......................... 78
Head restraints ................... 83
Seat belts............................ 85
Steering wheel .................... 92
Anti-glare inside rear
view mirror ........................ 94
Outside rear view
mirrors .............................. 96
1-4. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows................... 981-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank
cap .................................. 101
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer
system ............................ 105
Double locking
system ............................ 115
Alarm ................................ 117
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ..... 120
SRS airbags...................... 122
Airbag manual on-off
system ............................ 133
Child restraint
systems .......................... 136
Installing child
restraints ......................... 145
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41 1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
Conditions affecting operation
The smart entry & start system uses weak radio waves. In the following situ-
ations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle may
be affected, preventing the smart entry & start system, wireless remote con-
trol and engine immobilizer system from operating properly.
(Way of coping P. 497)
When the electronic key battery is depleted
Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large dis-
play, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electri-
cal noise
When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
When other wireless key (that emit radio waves) is being used nearby
When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that
emit radio waves
• A portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless com-
munication device
• Another vehicle's electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio
waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to
the rear window
When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic
devices
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1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the
engine from starting if a key has not been previously registered in
the vehicle's on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not
guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.
Vehicles without a smart
entry & start system
The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed
from the engine switch to indi-
cate that the system is operat-
ing.
The indicator light stops flash-
ing after the registered key
has been inserted into the
engine switch to indicate that
the system has been can-
celed.
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106 1-6. Theft deterrent system
System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
Vehicles with a smart entry
& start system
The indicator light flashes after
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is
operating.
The indicator light stops flash-
ing after the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch has been turned
to ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode to indicate that the
system has been canceled.
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107 1-6. Theft deterrent system
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Certifications for the engine immobilizer system
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178 2-1. Driving procedures
Operation of the “ENGINE START STOP” switch
When operating the “ENGINE START STOP” switch, one short, firm press is
enough. If the switch is pressed improperly, the engine may not start or the
“ENGINE START STOP” switch mode may not change. It is not necessary to
press and hold the switch.
Electronic key battery depletion
P. 4 4
Conditions affecting operation
P. 4 1
Notes for the entry function
P. 4 2
If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated.
(P. 105)
Steering lock
After turning the “ENGINE START STOP” switch off and opening and closing
the doors, the steering wheel will be locked due to the steering lock function.
Operating the “ENGINE START STOP” switch again automatically cancels
the steering lock.
Vehicles with a Multidrive: Check
that the shift lever is securely set in
P. The engine may not start if the
shift lever is displaced out of P. The
smart entry & start system indicator
light (green) will flash quickly.
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184 2-1. Driving procedures
Turning the key from “ACC” to “LOCK”
Vehicles with a Multidrive: Shift the shift lever to P. (P. 186)
Vehicles with a manual transmission: Shift the shift lever to N.
(P. 192)
If the engine does not start
The engine immobilizer system may not have been deactivated. (P. 105)
When the steering lock cannot be released
Key reminder function
A buzzer sounds if the driver’s door is opened while the engine switch is in
the “LOCK” or “ACC” position to remind you to remove the key.
STEP1
Push in the key and turn it to the “LOCK”
position.STEP2
When starting the engine, the engine
switch may seem stuck in the “LOCK”
position. To free it, turn the key while turn-
ing the steering wheel slightly left and
right.