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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
If the keyless remote battery or the vehicle battery is dead, use the key instead of the 
keyless remote.
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.
■Locking the passenger’s doors
Push the lock tab forward and close the door.
■Lockout prevention system
The doors cannot be locked when the key is in the ignition switch.
The doors cannot be locked when the sm art entry remote is inside the vehicle.
■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. 298
Models with Display AudioLock
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 when you 
lock the driver’s door or  passenger’s door, otherwise 
you may end up locking the key inside the vehicle.
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
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Continued
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 Locking Options
StepsDrive Lock Mode*2Off
1
Apply the parking brake.
Move the shift lever out of 
(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 right side of the master  door lock switch on the driver’s door 
for more than five seconds. Release th e switch after you hear a click twice.Press and hold the right side of the master door 
lock switch on the driver’s door for more than 
five seconds. Release the switch after you hear 
one click.
5Turn the ignition switch to ACCESSORY (q*1 within 20 seconds.
u Customization is completed.
Models with continuously variable transmissionModels with continuously variable transmission
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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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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 televisions 
and audio systems emit strong magnetic  fields. Note that even a key chain can 
become magnetic.
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 activates if a door is opened with the key and 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 the remote  transmitter, 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.
Canadian models only:  Apply and hold the brake 
pedal before turning the vehicle on the first time after 
the battery has been disconnected.
1 Security System Alarm
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two 
minutes until the security system deactivates.
* Not available on all models
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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.
• 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 the ignition swit ch 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 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 the  remote transmitter or 
smart entry system
*.
Do not alter the system or  add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your 
vehicle inoperable.
Continuously variable transmission models
* Not available on all models
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Controls
■The panic button on the remote 
transmitter
If you press the panic button for 
approximately one seco nd, the following will 
occur for about 30 seconds:
• The horn sounds.
• Some exterior lights flash.
■Canceling panic mode
Press any button on the remote transmitter,  or turn the ignition switch to ON 
(w*1.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Panic Mode
Panic Button
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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 passenger’ s window from the passenger’s side.
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 if a 
child is 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 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 
Switch
Passenger’s 
Window Switch
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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 following messages appear 
on the driver information interface:
•In LOCK ( 0:  Remove Key From Ignition.•In ACCESSORY (q: Return 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
Models with driver information interface
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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