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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
■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 A beeper sounds and verifies the security 
system is set.
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door within 30 seconds of 
unlocking the vehicle with  the remote transmitter, 
the doors will automatically relock.
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 transmitter: The 
lights go off immediately.
The remote transmitter us es low-power signals, so 
the operating range may  vary depending on the 
surroundings.
The remote transmitter will not lock the vehicle when 
a door is open.
The remote transmitter will not work when the key is 
in the ignition switch.
You can lock or unlock doors using the remote 
transmitter or smart entry system only when the 
power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
LED
Unlock Button Lock Button
Unlock Button
LED
Lock Button
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
If the remote battery or the vehicle battery is 
dead, use the key instead of the remote.
Fully insert the key and turn it.
■Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key1Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
If you unlock the doors with the key, the alarm goes 
off when you open the hood or move the shift lever 
out of 
(P (continuously variable transmission 
models).
When you lock the driver’s door with a key, all the 
other doors and tail gate 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 a nd the tailgate.
LockUnlock
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Controls
■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 passengers’ doors
Push the lock tab forward and close the door.
■Lockout prevention system
The doors and the tailgate cannot be locked  when the key is in the ignition switch, 
and any door or the tailgate is open.
The doors and the tailgate cannot be locked  when the smart entry remote is inside 
the vehicle.
■Locking a Door Without Using a Key1 Locking a Door Without Using a Key
When you lock the driver’s door, all the other doors 
and tailgate lock at the same time.
Make sure you have the key in your hand when you 
lock the driver’s door, any  of the other doors or the 
tailgate, 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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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. El ectronic device, 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 when  the tailgate, hood or doors are forcibly 
opened. The alarm does not go off if the tailgate or doors are opened with the key, 
remote transmitter or smart entry system.
However, the alarm goes off 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 of the exterior lights flash.
*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 continues for a maximum of two 
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the remote transmi tter or smart entry remote, or turn the 
ignition switch to ON 
(w*1. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is 
deactivated.
■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 is closed.
• All doors and the tailgate are locked  from outside with the key, 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 alarm is canceled when  the vehicle is unlocked using the remote 
transmitter or smart entry system, or th e ignition switch is turned to ON 
(w*1. The 
security system alarm indicato r goes 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 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, 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
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Controls
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel
Ignition Switch
Models without smart entry system
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.
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.
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uIgnition Switch and Power Mode Comparison
Controls
Ignition Switch and Power Mode Comparison
*1 : Except U.S. models with continuously variable transmission
Ignition Switch 
Position
Without Smart 
Entry System●Engine is turned off and 
power is shut down.
●The steering wheel is 
locked.
●No electrical  components 
can be used.
●Engine is turned off.●Some electrical 
components such as the 
audio system and the 
accessory power socket 
can be operated.
●Normal key position 
while driving.
●All electrical components 
can be used.
●Use this position to start 
the engine.
●The ignition switch 
returns to ON 
(w when 
you release the key.
Power Mode
With Smart Entry 
System and 
ENGINE START/
STOP  ButtonIndicator-Off●Engine is turned off and 
power is shut down.
●The steering wheel is 
locked.*1
●No electrical  components 
can be used.
Indicator-On or blinking●Engine is turned off.●Some electrical 
components such as the 
audio system and the 
accessory power socket 
can be operated.
Indicator- 
On (engine is turned off)
Off (engine is running)
●All electrical components 
can be used.
Indicator-Off●The mode automatically 
returns to ON after the 
engine starts.
LOCK ( 0
(with/without 
the key)
ACCESSORY (qON (wSTART (e
VEHICLE OFF 
(LOCK)ACCESSORY ON 
Indicator is: On Off
START 
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Continued
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 position of the 
ignition switch
*1.
■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 remove the key from the ignition switch while 
the lights are on, a chime sounds when the driver’s 
door is opened.
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.
When the lights are on, the  lights on indicator in the 
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Lights On Indicator  P. 80
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 your vehicle inspected by a dealer.
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
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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