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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uCustomizing the Auto Door Locking/Unlocking Setting
Controls
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
*2:Default setting
■Customizing Flow for Auto Door Unlocking Options
StepsDriver's Door Open Mode*2Park Unlock ModeOff
1
Apply the parking brake.
Move the shift lever out of 
(P.
Apply the parking brake.
Move the shift lever to 
(P.
Apply the parking brake.
Move the shift lever to 
(P.
2Close the driver’s door.Open the driver’s door.
3Turn the ignition switch to ON (w*1.Turn the ignition switch to ON 
(w*1.
4
Press and hold the left side of the master door lock switch on the driver’s door for more than five seconds. Release the switch  
after you hear a click twice.
5Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (q*1 within 20 seconds.
u Customization is completed.
Models with continuously variable transmission
Models with continuously variable transmissionModels with continuously variable 
transmission
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142
Controls
Push up the release button on the trunk lid 
after the doors are unlocked.
2 When You Cannot Open the Trunk  P. 564
Even if the trunk is locked, you can open the 
trunk if you carry the smart entry remote.
u Some exterior lights flash and the beeper 
sounds.
Using the Remote Transmitter
Press the trunk release button for 
approximately one second to unlock and open 
the trunk.
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 carr ying the smart entry 
remote can unlock the tr unk 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.
Models with smart entry system
Trunk Release ButtonModels with smart entry system
Trunk Release Button
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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 system alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and all the exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using remote transmitte r, 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 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. Do  not  alter  the  system  or  add  other  devices  to  it.
 
Doing  so  may  damage  the  system  and  make  your 
vehicle inoperable.
1 Security System Alarm
The security alarm conti nues for a maximum of two 
minutes until the security system deactivates.
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before 
turning  the  vehicle  on  the  first  time 
after the battery has been disconnected. 

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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.
• All 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.
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 button on 
the driver’s door or th e 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 the remote transmitter.
Do not attempt to alter th is system or add another 
device to it.
Continuously variable transmission models
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Controls
Opening and Closing the Windows
Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be opened and clos ed when the ignition switch is in ON 
(w*1, using the switches on the doors. The driver’s side switches can be used to 
open and close all of the windows.
The power window lock button on the driver’s  side must be switched off (indicator 
off) to open and close the  windows from anywhere other  than the driver’s seat.
When the power window lock button is pressed, the indicator comes on and you 
can only operate the driver’s window. Turn the power window lock button on when 
children are in the vehicle.
■Automatic operation
To open:  Push the switch down firmly.
To close:  Pull the switch up firmly.
The window opens or closes completely. To 
stop the window at any time, push or pull the 
switch briefly.
■Manual operation
To open:  Push the switch down lightly, and 
hold it until the desired position is reached.
To close:  Pull the switch up lightly, and hold it 
until the desired position is reached.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Opening/Closing Windows with Auto-Open/Close Function
1 Opening/Closing the Power Windows
The power windows can be operated for up to 10 
minutes after you turn  the ignition switch off.
Opening either front door cancels this function.
Auto Reverse
If a power window senses  resistance when closing 
automatically, it will st ops closing and reverse 
direction.
The driver’s window auto re verse function is disabled 
when you continuously pull up the switch.
The auto reverse function  stops sensing when the 
window is almost closed to en sure that it fully closes.
3WARNING
Closing a power window on someone's 
hands or fingers can cause serious injury.
Make sure your passengers are away from 
the windows before closing them.
Power Window 
Lock Button
Indicator
Driver’s 
Window 
SwitchFront Passenger’s 
Window Switch
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uuOpening and Closing the Windows uOpening/Closing the Power Windows
Controls
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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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Ignition 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 fo llowing messages appear 
on the driver information interface
*:•In LOCK ( 0:  Remove Key From Ignition.
•In ACCESSORY (q:  Turn 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 wh eel will unlock, allowing 
the key to turn.
3WARNING
Removing the key from the ignition switch 
while driving locks the steering. This can 
cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
Remove the key from  the ignition switch 
only when parked.
Manual transmission models
Continuously variable transmission models
All 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 position 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 uENGINE START/STOP Button*
Controls
ENGINE START/STOP Button*
*1: Except U.S. models with c ontinuously variable transmission
*2: U.S. models
■Changing the Power Mode1 ENGINE START/STOP Button*
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine  when the smart entry 
remote is inside the vehicle.
The engine may also run if the smart entry remote is 
close to the door or window, ev en if it is outside the 
vehicle.
ON mode:
Indicator in the button is of f, if the engine is running.
If the smart entry remote battery is weak, beeper 
sounds and the  To Start, Hold Remote Near Start 
Button  message appears on th e driver information 
interface
*.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak  
P. 544
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON 
when you get out.
Operating RangeContinuously Variable Transmission Manual Transmission
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
The button is off.
The steering wheel is locked
*1. 
The power to all electrical 
components is turned off.
Blinking in white (When the door 
is opened).
Press the button without the 
shift lever in 
( P.
Shift to 
( P then press the button. Press the button.
Without pressing 
the clutch pedal
Without pressing 
the brake pedal ACCESSORY
The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and 
other accessories in this position.
ON
The button is on in red.
All electrical components can be 
used.
Shift to (P*2.
*2
* Not available on all models
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