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uuIndicators uDisplay Warning and Information Messages*
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when you close the door with the power mode
in ON without the keyless remote inside the vehicle.●Disappears when you bring the keyless remote back
inside the vehicle, and close the door.
2Smart Entry Remote Reminder P. 156
●Appears when the smart entry remote battery becomes
weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Smart Entry Remote* P. 476
●Appears when the starting system has a problem.●As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for 15 seconds while depressing
the brake pedal and manually start the engine. Have the
vehicle checked by a dealer.
2 Starting the Engine P. 362
Models with smart entry system
* Not available on all models
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uuIndicators uDisplay Warning and Information Messages*
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears when the steering wheel is locked.●Move the steering wheel left an d right while pressing the
ENGINE START/STOP button.
●Appears if you press the ENGINE START/STOP button
to turn the engine off without the shift lever in
(P.
●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice after
moving the shift lever to
(P.
●Appears when the power mode is in ACCESSORY.
—
●Appears after the driver’s door is opened when the
power mode is in ACCESSORY.●Press the ENGINE START/STOP button twice with your
foot off the brake pedal to change the power mode to
VEHICLE OFF.
●Appears if the smart entry remote’s battery is too weak
to start the engine or the key is not with you when
starting the engine. A beeper sounds six times.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 492
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following key:Use the key to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock the doors and tailgate. You
can also lock and unlock the doors and
tailgate pressing the buttons on remote
transmitter.
■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. 147
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.
Ignition Keys with Remote
Transmitter*
Smart Entry Remote*
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uKey Types and Functions
Controls
■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 the 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.
Can be used to start an d stop the engine, and
lock and unlock driver's door.Built-in Key
Release Knob
■Valet Key*1 Valet Key*
When you need to leave a key with a third party,
leave the valet key.
Gray
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
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Controls
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
Low Smart Entry Remo te Signal Strength*
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the ta ilgate, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking th e doors, opening the tailgate, or starting
the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.
■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.
1 Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Continued
Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
■Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash, all the doors
and tailgate lock, and the security system
sets.
Twice (within five se conds after the first
push): u The beeper sounds and verifies the
security system is set.
■Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver's door unlocks.
Twice:
u The remaining doors and tailgate unlock.
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door or the tailgate within 30
seconds of unlocking the vehicle, the doors will
automatically relock.
You can change the relock timer setting.
2 Customized Features P. 114
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. 185
The remote transmitter us es low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote will not lock th e vehicle when a door is
open.
If the distance at which the remote transmitter works
varies, the batter y 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. 475
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 114
LED
Unlock
Button
Lock
Button
Ignition Keys with Remote Transmitter
Models with smart entry remote
LED
Unlock
Button
Lock
Button
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm*
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Controls
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the remote transmitter or smart entry system. The system,
along with the horn and flas hing lights, is deactivated.
■Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood and tailgate are closed.
• All doors and tailgate are locked with the key or the remote transmitter.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system alarm is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system is canceled when th e vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter, or smart entry system, or the power mode is set to ON. The security
system indicator goes off at the same time.
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 hood with the hood release handle.
•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 ke y or remote transmitter.
Do not attempt to alter th is system or add another
device to it.
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Continued
Controls
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.
■Manual Operation1 Light Switches
If you remove the key from the ignition switch with
the lights on, a light on reminder chime sounds when
you open the driver's door.
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
All models
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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