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uuIndicators u
Continued
Instrument Panel
*1:Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.
IndicatorNameOn/BlinkingExplanationMessage*
Door and Trunk
Open Indicator
●Comes on for a few seconds if you
turn the ignition switch to ON
(w*1,
then goes off.
●Comes on if either door or the trunk
is not completely closed.
●The beeper sounds and the indicator
comes on if either door or the trunk
is opened while driving.
●Goes off when both doors and the
trunk are closed.
Parking Sensor
System Indicator*
●Comes on for a few seconds when
you turn the igniti on switch to ON
(w*1, then goes off.●Comes on if there is a problem with
the parking sensor system.
●Check if the area around the sensor(s) is
covered with mud, ice, snow, etc. If the
indicator stays on even after you clean
the area, have the system checked by a
dealer.
—
Electric Power
Steering (EPS)
System Indicator
●Comes on when you turn the
ignition switch to ON
(w*1, and goes
off when the engine starts.
●Comes on if there is a problem with
the EPS system.
●Stays on constantly or does not
come on at all - Have your vehicle
checked by a dealer.
2 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS)
System Indicator Comes On P. 574
Models with
information
display
Models with
multi-
information
display
* Not available on all models
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Controls
This chapter explains how to operate the various controls necessary for driving.
Clock.................................................. 116
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions .................. 118
Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*... 120Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside .......................................... 121
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the
Inside ............................................. 126
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .......... 128
Opening and Closing the Trunk ....... 129
Security System Immobilizer System .......................... 133
Security System Alarm ...................... 133
Opening and Closing the Windows ... 136
Opening and Closing the Moonroof*...139
Operating the Switches Around the
Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch
*............................... 140
ENGINE START/STOP Button*........... 141
Ignition Switch and Power Mode
Comparison ................................... 144
Turn Signals ..................................... 145
Light Switches.................................. 145
Fog Lights
*...................................... 147
Auto High-Beam (H igh Beam Support
System)
*........................................ 148
Daytime Running Lights ................... 151
Wipers and Washers ........................ 152
Brightness Control ........................... 154 Rear Defogger/Heated Door Mirror
*
Button ........................................... 155
Driving Position Memory System
*.... 156
Adjusting the Steering Wheel .......... 158
Adjusting the Mirrors
Interior Rearview Mirror ................... 159
Power Door Mirrors ......................... 160
Adjusting the Seats .......................... 161
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items ................................................ 169
Climate Control System
Using Automatic Climate Control .... 180
Synchronized Mode ......................... 182
Automatic Climate Control Sensors ... 183
* Not available on all models
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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.
■Master Keys
1 Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 133
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 th e engine using the smart
entry remote.
2 Remote Engine Start
* P. 425
Models with remote engine starter
Master Key*Smart Entry
Remote*Smart Entry
Remote with
Remote Engine
Starter
*
Built-in Key
Release Knob
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Controls
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 trunk, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors, opening the trunk, 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.1Low 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 re gularity 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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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
When you carry the sm art 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 doors and the trunk Press the door lock button on either door.u Some 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*
Door Lock Button
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 ha ndle. 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 above 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 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. 547
You can customize the door lock mode and keyless
lock acknowledge ment setting.
2 Customized Features P. 106, 298, 316
* Not available on all models
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Controls
■Unlocking the vehicle
Grab the driver’s door handle:u The driver’s door unlocks.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Grab the passenger’s door handle:
u Both doors and the trunk unlock.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the
beeper sounds twice.
Press the trunk release button: u The trunk unlocks and opens.
2 Using the Trunk Release Button* P. 130
Trunk Release Button
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of
unlocking the vehicle, th e doors will automatically
relock.
The light flash, beep a nd unlock settings can be
customized using the mu lti-information display
*,
audio/information screen* or audio/information
touch screen*.
2 Customized Features P. 106, 298, 316
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Opening and Closing the Trunk
Precautions for Opening/Closing the Trunk
■Opening the trunk
Open the trunk all the way. u If it is not fully opened, the trunk lid may begin to close under its own weight.
■Closing the trunk
Keep the trunk lid closed while driving to:
u Avoid possible damage.
u Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.
2 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 66
Using the Trunk Opener
Pulling the trunk release to the lower left of
the driver's seat unlocks and opens the trunk.
Trunk
Release
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Controls
■Locking the trunk opener
You can lock the trunk release with the master
key
* or the built-in key*.
Using the Trunk Release Button*
Press the release button on the trunk lid after
the doors are unlocked.
Even if the trunk is locked, you can open the
trunk if you carry the smart entry remote.
u The beeper will sound.
1Locking the trunk opener
If you need to give the key to someone else, give
them the valet key.
Models without smart entry system
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.
Trunk Release Button
* Not available on all models
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