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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages*
Continued
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if you push the  ENGINE START/STOP 
button to turn the engine  off without the shift lever 
in 
(P.
●Move the shift lever to (P. The power mode changes to 
VEHICLE OFF.
●Move the shift lever to (P, then press the  ENGINE 
START/STOP  button twice.
●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 (continuously variable 
transmission) or the clutch  pedal (manual transmission) 
to change the power mode  to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
●Appears when you close the door with the power 
mode in ON without the smart entry remote inside 
the vehicle.●Disappears when you bring the smart entry remote back 
inside the vehicle and close the door.
2Smart Entry Remote Reminder  P. 166
●Appears when the smart entry remote battery 
becomes weak.●Replace the battery as soon as possible.
2Replacing the Button Battery  P. 560
●Appears if the smart entry remote battery is too 
weak to start the engine or the key is not within 
operating range to start the engine.
A beeper sounds six times.●Bring the smart entry remote in front of the  ENGINE 
START/STOP  button to be touched with.
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak  P. 593
Models with smart entry system
Continuously 
variable 
transmission 
modelsU.S. models
Canadian 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.
■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. 156
Follow the advice below to  prevent damage to the 
keys:
•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, dust or sand.
•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. 429
Models with remote engine starter
Ignition key with 
remote transmitterSmart entry remoteSmart 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 uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
If the remote battery or the vehicle batte ry is dead, use the key instead of the 
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, all the 
other doors lock 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 remaining 
doors.
You can customize the door unlock mode setting.
2 Customized Features  P. 124, 328
Models with driver information interfaceLock
Unlock
■Locking a Door Without Using a Key1Locking a Door Without Using a Key
When you lock the driver’s door, all the other doors 
lock at the same time.
Make sure you have the key in your hand when you 
lock the driver’s door or any of the other doors, 
otherwise you may end up lo cking the key inside the 
vehicle.
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
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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 
transmission is taken 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 some exterior lights flash.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using remote  transmitter, or smart entry system*, or the ignition 
switch is turned to ON 
(w*1. 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.
• 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 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 the trunk opener on the 
driver’s door or the emergency trunk opener.
•Opening the hood with the hood release.
•Taking the transmission out of ( P.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the 
security system alarm, the security alarm may activate 
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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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uTurn Signals
Controls
Turn Signals
The turn signals can be used when the ignition 
switch is in ON 
(w*1.
■One-touch turn signal
When you lightly push up or down and release 
the turn signal lever, th e exterior turn signals 
and turn signal indicator blink three times. 
This feature can be used when signaling for a 
lane change.
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on 
and off, regardless of the power mode setting 
or 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.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
Right Turn
Left Turn
■Manual Operation
1 Light Switches
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.
If you remove the key from the ignition switch while 
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s 
door is opened.
When the lights are on, the  lights on indicator in the 
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator  P. 85
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off 
because it will  cause the battery to discharge.
If you sense that the le vel of the headlights is 
abnormal, have the vehicl e inspected by a dealer.
Models with smart entry system
Models without smart entry system
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking/daytime 
running lights, side marker, tail, 
and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking, side 
marker, tail, and rear license plate 
lights
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Maintenance
Remote Transmitter Care
Replacing the Button Battery
If the indicator does not come on when the button is pressed, replace the battery.
1.Unscrew the cover with a small Phillips-
head screwdriver.
2. Open the remote transmitter.
u Wrap the small flat-tip screwdriver with a 
cloth to prevent scratching the 
transmitter.
3. Remove the button battery with the small 
flat-tip screwdriver.
4. Make sure to replace  the battery with the 
correct polarity.
■Master Keys with Remote Transmitter*
1 Replacing the Button Battery
NOTICE
An improperly disposed of  battery can damage the 
environment. Always conf irm local regulations for 
battery disposal.
Replacement batteries are commercially available or 
at a dealer.
ScrewBattery type: CR1620
Battery
* Not available on all models
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uuRemote Transmitter Care uReplacing the Button Battery
Maintenance
1. Remove the built-in key.
2. Remove the upper half of the cover by 
carefully prying on the edge with a coin.
u Remove carefully to avoid losing the 
buttons.
u Wrap a coin with a cloth to prevent 
scratching the smart entry remote.
3. Make sure to replace the battery with the 
correct polarity.
■Smart Entry Remote*
Battery type: CR2032
Battery
* Not available on all models
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