
1513-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Operation of each component
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Note for the entry function
●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (det ection areas),
the system may not operate properly in the following cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door  handle, near
the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unl ocked.
• The  electronic  key  is  near  the  ground  or  in  a  high  place,  or  t oo  close  to
the rear bumper center when the back door is opened.
• The  electronic  key  is  on  the  instrument  panel  or  floor,  or  in  the  auxiliary
box of the driver's side instrument panel, door pockets or glove box when
the engine is started or engine switch modes are changed.
● Do  not  leave  the  electronic  key  on  top  of  the  instrument  panel  or  near  the
door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio w ave recep-
tion conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the  cabin and the
door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the electronic
key inside the vehicle.
● As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, th e doors may be
locked or unlocked by anyone. However, only the doors detecting  the elec-
tronic key can be used to unlock the vehicle.
● Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be  possible to start
the engine if the electronic key is near the window.
● The  doors  may  unlock  or  lock  if  a  large  amount  of  water  splashe s  on  the
door handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash when the elec tronic key is
within  the  effective  range.  (The  doors  will  automatically  be  lo cked  after
approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)
● If  the  wireless  remote  control  is  used  to  lock  the  doors  when  t he  electronic
key  is  near  the  vehicle,  there  is  a  possibility  that  the  door  m ay  not  be
unlocked  by  the  entry  function.  (Use  the  wireless  remote  contro l  to  unlock
the doors.)
● Touching  the  door  lock  or  unlock  sensor  while wearing  gloves  ma y  prevent
lock  or  unlock  operation.  Remove  the  gloves  and  touch  the  lock  or  unlock
sensor again.
● When the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, rec ognition sig-
nals  will  be  shown  up  to  two  consecutive  times. After  this,  no  recognition
signals will be given.
● If the  door  handle becomes  wet while the  electronic  key  is with in the  effec-
tive range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that ca se, follow the
following correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
• Place  the  electronic  key  in  a  location  6  ft.  (2  m)  or  more  awa y  from  the
vehicle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
• Set  the  electronic  key  to  battery-saving  mode  to  disable  the  s mart  key
system. ( P. 149) 

717Alphabetical index
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Alarm .......................................... 88Alarm ...................................... 88
Warning buzzer............. 583, 593
All-wheel drive system ............ 337
Anchor brackets ........................ 65
Antennas (smart key  system)................................... 147
Anti-lock Brake System 
(ABS) ...................................... 338 Function ................................ 338
Warning light ......................... 583
Armrest ..................................... 486
Assist grips .............................. 487
Audio input............................... 361
Automatic High Beam ............. 245
Automatic light control  system .................................... 241
Automatic transmission.......... 233 If the shift lever cannot be shifted from P ..................... 237
S mode ................................. 235
AUX port ................................... 361
Auxiliary boxes ................ 471, 474 Back door  ................................ 129
Back-up lights
Replacing light bulb .............. 558
Wattage ................................ 665
Battery ...................................... 529
Battery checking ................... 529
If the vehicle has discharged battery ................................ 640
Preparing and checking  before winter ...................... 346
Bluetooth
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Entune Audio ................ 402, 403
Hands-free system  (for cellular phone) ............. 390
Bottle holders .......................... 468
Brake Fluid ...................................... 661
Parking brake ....................... 240
Warning light......................... 583
Brake assist ............................. 338
Break-in tips ............................ 193
Brightness control Instrument panel light 
control .................................. 99
BSM (Blind Spot Monitor) ....... 323 Blind Spot Monitor function............................... 328
Rear Cross Traffic Alert  function............................... 331
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723Alphabetical index
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Keyless entrySmart key system ................. 121
Wireless remote 
control......................... 122, 130
Keys .......................................... 114
Battery-saving function ......... 149
Electronic key ....................... 114
Engine switch................ 224, 227
If the electronic key does not operate properly ................. 637
If you lose your keys ............. 117
Key number plate.................. 114
Keyless entry ................ 121, 130
Mechanical key ..................... 116
Replacing the battery ............ 551
Warning buzzer..................... 148
Wireless remote control 
key ...................................... 115
Knee airbags .............................. 41
Lane Departure Alert with  steering control (LDA) .......... 281
Language  (multi-information 
display)................................... 105
LATCH anchors ......................... 67
LDA 
(Lane Departure Alert with 
steering control) .................... 281 Lane departure alert function ............................... 281
Steering control function ....... 282
Vehicle sway warning ........... 282 Lever
Auxiliary catch lever.............. 518
Hood lock release lever ........ 518
Shift lever.............................. 233
Tilt and telescopic steering 
lock release lever ............... 172
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Wiper lever ................... 250, 254
License plate lights ................. 241 Light switch ........................... 241
Replacing light bulbs ............ 558
Wattage ................................ 665
Light bulbs Replacing.............................. 558
Wattage ................................ 665
Lights Automatic High Beam 
system .......... ...................... 245
Fog light switch ..................... 249
Headlight switch ................... 241
Illuminated entry  system ....... 465
Interior lights ......................... 464
Interior lights list.................... 464
Luggage compartment  light..................................... 132
Personal lights ...................... 465
Replacing light bulbs ............ 558
Turn signal lever ................... 239
Vanity lights .......................... 478
Wattage ................................ 665
Lock steering column ............. 172
Luggage compartment  light ........................................ 132
Wattage ................................ 665
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*: Refer to “NAVIGATION AND MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL”