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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions 
This vehicle comes with the following keys: 
Use the key to start and stop the engine, to lock and unlock the doors and to open  
the trunk. You can also use the remote transmitter or smart entry system*
 to lock 
and unlock the doors and to open the trunk.
■ Smart entry remote *
The built-in key can be us ed to lock/unlock the 
doors when the smart entry remote battery becomes weak and th e power door lock/
unlock operation is disabled. 
To remove the built-in key, pull it out while  
sliding the release knob. To reinstall the built- 
in key, push the built-in key into the smart 
entry remote until it clicks.
■Keys
1Key Types and Functions 
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The  
immobilizer system helps to  protect against vehicle 
theft.
2 Immobilizer System  P. 136
The keys contain precision electronics. 
Adhere to the following advi ce to prevent damage to 
the electronics:
• Do not leave the keys in  direct sunlight, or in 
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
• Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
• Keep the keys away from liquids.
• Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the  
battery.
If the circuits in the keys  are damaged, the engine 
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not 
work. 
If the keys do not work properly, have them 
inspected by a dealer. 
You can remotely start the  engine using the remote 
engine start.
2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle  
Feedback  P. 390
Models with remote engine starter
Ignition key with  
remote transmitterSmart entry remote with  
remote engine starter
Built-in Key
Release Knob
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Contains a number that you will need if you  
purchase a replacement key.
■Key Number Tag1Key Number Tag 
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a  safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a  
dealer. 
If you lose your key and  you cannot start the engine, 
contact a dealer.
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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the OutsideWhen 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 vehicle
Press the door lock button on either door.
uSome exterior lights flash; the beeper  
sounds; both doors and the trunk lock;  
and the security system sets.
■Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System *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 remote is within range.
• If you grip either 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 locking it.
• The door might not open if  you pull it immediately 
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle 
again and confirm that th e 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 a bove or below the outside 
handle.
• The smart entry remote may not operate if it is too 
close to the door and door glass.
If the distance at which it 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. 521
You can customize the door lock mode and keyless 
lock acknowledge ment setting.
2 Customized Features  P. 292
Models with Display Audio
Door Lock Button
* Not available on all models
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■Locking the doors
Press the lock button. 
Once:
uSome exterior lights flash, both doors  
lock, and the security system sets.
Twice (within five se conds after the first 
push):
uThe beeper sounds and verifies the  
security system is set.
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Using the Remote Transmitter 
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of  
unlocking the vehicle with  the remote transmitter, 
the doors will auto matically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting. 2 Customized Features  P. 292
If the interior light switch is in the door activated 
position, the interior light s come on when you press 
the unlock button.
No doors opened: The li ghts fade out after 30 
seconds. 
Doors relocked with the  remote: The lights go off 
immediately. 2 Interior Lights  P. 168
The remote transmitter us es low-power signals, so 
the operating range may  vary depending on the 
surroundings. 
The remote transmitter will not work when the key is  
in the ignition switch. 
You can lock or unlock doors using the remote  
transmitter or smart entry system only when the 
power mode is in VEHICLE OFF. 
The remote will not lock th e vehicle when a door is 
open.
Models with Display Audio
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
All models
LED
Unlock Button
Lock Button
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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.
uThe doors cannot be locked when the  
key is in the ignition switch *1
, or the 
smart entry remote is inside the vehicle.
■ Locking the passenger’s doors
Push the lock tab forward and close the door.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key1Locking/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. 292
Models with Display Audio
Lock
Unlock
■Locking a Door Without Using a Key1Locking a Door Without Using a Key 
When you lock the driv er’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.
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System 
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from 
starting the engine. Each key contains el ectronic transmitters that use electronic 
signals to verify the key. 
Pay attention to the following when inserti ng 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 anot her vehicle’s immobilizer system near the ignition 
switch or the  ENGINE START/STOP  button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items.  Electronic devices, such as a television 
set and audio system are strongly magneti c, or a key chain can become magnetic, 
too.
Security System Alarm 
The security system alarm activates wh en 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 opened 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 sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and all the exterior lights flash. ■ To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the remote transmi tter, 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.
1Security System 
Do not alter the system or  add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your  
vehicle inoperable.
1Immobilizer System
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicl e can result in theft or 
accidental movement of the vehicle.  
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the  
vehicle unattended. 
Canadian models only:  Apply and hold the brake 
pedal before turning the vehicle on the first time after  
the battery has been disconnected.
1Security System Alarm 
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two  
minutes until the security system deactivates.
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■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 alarm  indicator in the instrument  panel blinks. When the 
blinking interval changes after about 15 se conds, the security system alarm is set.
■ To cancel the security system alarm
The security system is canc eled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote 
transmitter, smart entry system, or th e ignition switch is turned to ON 
(w*1
. The 
security system indicator go es off at the same time.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
1Security 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 button on 
the driver’s door 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 re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by  
unlocking a door using th e remote transmitter.
Continuously variable transmission models
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To open: Unlock the driver’s door with the 
key. Within 10 seconds of  returning the key to 
the central position, turn  the key in the unlock 
direction and hold it there. 
To close:  Lock the driver’s door with the key. 
Within 10 seconds of re turning the key to the 
central position, turn  the key in the lock 
direction and hold it there. 
Release the key to stop the windows/ 
moonroof at the desired position. If you want  
further adjustment, repeat the same 
operation.
■Opening/Closing the Windows and Moonroof* with the Key
Close
Open
* Not available on all models
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