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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
■Locking the doors and trunk (Walk
away auto lock ®)
When you walk away from the vehicle while
carrying the keyless acce ss remote, the doors
will automatically lock.
The auto lock function activates when all
doors are closed, and the keyless access
remote is within about 5 feet (1.5 m) radius of
the outside door handle.
Exit vehicle while carrying keyless access
remote and close door(s).
1. While within about 5 feet (1.5 m) radius of
the vehicle.
u The beeper sounds; the auto lock
function will be activated.
2. Carry the keyless access remote beyond
about 5 feet (1.5 m) from the vehicle and
remain outside this range for 2 or more
seconds.
u Some exterior lights flash; the beeper
sounds; all doors will then lock.1Locking the doors and trunk (Walk away auto lock ®)
The auto lock function is set to OFF as the factory
default setting. The auto lo ck function can be set to
ON using the information sc reen or multi-information
display.
If you set the auto lock function to ON using the
information screen or the multi-information display,
only the remote transmitter that was used to unlock
the driver’s door prior to the setting change can
activate auto lock. 2 Customized Features P. 120, 292
After the auto lock function has been activated, when
you stay within the lockin g/unlocking operation range,
the indicator on the keyless access remote will
continue to flash until the doors are locked.
When you stay beside the vehicle within the
operation range, the doors wi ll automatically lock
approximately 30 seconds after the auto lock
function activating beeper sounds.
When you open a door after the auto lock function
activating beeper sounds, the auto lock function will
be delayed until all doors are closed.
Under the following circumstances, the auto lock
function will not activate:
•The keyless access remote is inside the vehicle.
•The keyless access remote is taken out of its
operational range before al l the doors are closed.
u
The beeper will not sound.
u The beeper will sound.
The activation range of
the auto lock function is
about 5 feet (1.5 m)
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Controls
To temporarily deactivate the function:
1. Set the power mode to OFF.
2. Open the driver’s door.
3. Using the master door lock switch, operate
the lock as follows:
Lock Unlock Lock Unlock.
u The beeper sounds and the function is
deactivated.
To restore the function (any step below):
• Set the power mode to ON.
• Lock the vehicle without using the auto lock
function.
• With the keyless access remote on you,
move out of the auto lock function
operation range.
• Open any door.1Locking the doors and trunk (Walk away auto lock ®)
The auto lock function does not operate when any of
the following conditions are met.
•The keyless access remote is inside the vehicle.
•A door or the hood is not closed.
•The power mode is set to any mode other than
OFF.
•The keyless access remote is not located within a
radius of about 5 feet (1 .5 m) from the vehicle
when you get out of the vehicle and close the
doors.
Auto lock function operation stop beeper
After the auto lock function has been activated, the
auto lock operation stop beeper sounds for
approximately two seconds in the following cases.
•The keyless access remote is put inside the vehicle
through a window.
•You are located too close to the vehicle.•The keyless access remote is put inside the trunk.
If the warning beeper sounds, check that you are
carrying the keyless access remote. Then, open/close
a door and confirm the auto lock activation beeper
sounds once.
In the case that the keyless access remote is out of
operating range when you cl ose a door, a beeper will
sound to indicate that the auto lock function has
been canceled.
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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. 69
Using the Trunk Opener
Pressing the trunk opener on the driver side
control panel unlocks and opens the trunk.
2When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 562
Trunk Opener
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uuOpening and Closing the Trunk uUsing the Trunk Release Button
Controls
Using the Trunk Release Button
Push up the release button on the trunk lid
after the doors are unlocked.
2When You Cannot Open the Trunk P. 562
Even if the trunk is locked, you can open the
trunk if you carry the keyless access remote.
u The beeper sounds.
Using the Remote Transmitter
Press the trunk release button for
approximately one second to unlock and open
the trunk.
1Using the Trunk Release Button
•If you forget the remote inside, the beeper will
sound and the trunk will not close.
•A person who is not carryi ng the keyless access
remote can unlock the tr unk if a person who is
carrying it is within range.
•If the beeper sounds after you close the trunk,
move the keyless access remote away from the
trunk and close again.
•The keyless access remote may not operate if it is
too close to the trunk.
Trunk
Release
Button
1 Using the Remote Transmitter
If the driver’s door is locked, the trunk will
automatically lock when yo u close it. Otherwise, you
will have to lock it manually.
Trunk
Release
Button
Trunk
Release
Button
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uuOpening and Closing the Trunk uTrunk Main Switch
Controls
Trunk Main Switch
The trunk main switch disables the trunk
release button on the remote transmitter, the
trunk release button on the trunk lid and
trunk opener on the driver side control panel
to protect cargo in the trunk.
1. Make sure the rear seat-back is not folded
down.
2. Turn off the trunk main switch in the glove
box.
3. Lock the glove box.
Emergency Trunk Opener
The trunk release lever allows you to open the
trunk from inside for your safety.
Slide the release lever in the direction of the
arrow.
1Trunk Main Switch
If you need to give the ke y to someone else, remove
the built-in key from the keyless access remote by
sliding the release knob, and give the remote as a
valet key.Main Switch
OFF
ON
1 Emergency Trunk Opener
Parents should deci de if their children should be
shown how to use this feature.
Lever
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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 follo wing when pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ENGINE START/
STOP button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehi cle’s immobilizer system near 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 activate if th e trunk or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or keyless access system.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the
transmission is taken out of
(P or the hood is opened before the power mode is set
to ON.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the hood is
opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and some exterior lights flash.
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
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
The security system alarm continues for a maximum
of two minutes until the security system alarm
deactivates.
Models with shift lever
Models with electronic gear selector
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote tra nsmitter or keyless access system, or set
the power mode to ON. 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 power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and the trunk are locked from ou tside with the key, remote transmitter
or keyless access system.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm in dicator in the instrument panel blinks and the blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter or keyless access system, or when the power mode is set to ON. The
security system alarm indicato r goes off at the same time.
1Security 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 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 go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the key, remote transmitter or
keyless access system.
Models with shift lever
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uuAdjusting the Seats uRear Seats
Controls
Rear Seats
1. Remove the center shoulder belt from the
guide.
2. Pull the release lever in the trunk to release
the lock.
3. Fold the seat-back down.
If the rear head restraints get caught on the
front seat-backs, remove the head restraints.
2Removing and Reinstalling the Head
Restraints P. 185
■60/40 Split Folding Down the Rear Seats160/40 Split Folding Down the Rear Seats
The rear seat-backs can be folded down to
accommodate bulkier items in the trunk.
Never drive with a seat-back folded down and the
trunk lid open.
2 Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 69
To lock the seat-back upri ght, push it backwards until
it locks.
When returning a seat-back to its original position,
push it firmly back. Also, m ake sure all rear shoulder
belts are positioned in front of the seat-back, and the
center shoulder belt is re -positioned in the guide.
Make sure that the folded seat-back does not press
against the front passenger seat, as this can cause the
weight sensors in the front passenger seat to work
improperly. 2 Passenger Front Airbag Off Indicator P. 54
Also make sure all items in the trunk or items
extending through the opening into the rear
seats are properly secured. Loose items can fly
forward if you have to brake hard.
The front seat(s) must be far enough forward so they
do not interfere with the rear seats as they fold
down.
Center
Shoulder Belt
Guide
Release
Lever
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