
uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
■Unlocking the doors and trunk
Grab the driver’s door handle:u The driver’s door and fuel fill door 
unlocks.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the 
beeper sounds twice.
Grab the front passenger’s door handle: u Both doors unlock.
u Some exterior lights flash twice and the 
beeper sounds twice.
Press the trunk release button: u The trunk unlocks and opens.
u Some exterior lights flash and the beeper 
sounds.
2 Using the Trunk Release Button* P. 151
1Using the Smart Entry with Push Button Start System*
•Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle 
when you get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote, 
you can lock/unlock the  doors while someone else 
with the remote is within range.
•The door may be unlocked  if the door handle is 
covered with water in heavy rain or in a car wash if 
the smart entry remote is within range.
•If you grip either door  handle wearing gloves, the 
door sensor may be slow to respond or may not 
respond by unlocking the doors.
•After locking the door, you have up to 2 seconds 
during which you can pull the door handle to 
confirm whether the door is locked. If you need to 
unlock the door immediately  after locking it, wait 
at least 2 seconds befo re gripping the handle, 
otherwise the door will not unlock.
•The door might not open if  you pull it immediately 
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle 
again and confirm that th e door is unlocked before 
pulling the handle.
•Even within the 32 inches (80 cm) radius, you may not 
be able to lock/unlock the doors with the smart entry 
remote if it is above or below the outside handle.
•The smart entry remote may not operate if it is too 
close to the door and door glass.
The light flash, beep, a nd door unlock mode settings 
can be customized. 2 Customized Features  P. 335Trunk Release 
Button
* Not available on all models
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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 electronic transmitters that use electronic 
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when insert ing the key into the ignition switch or 
pressing the  ENGINE START/STOP  button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong ra dio 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 another 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 when  the trunk, hood or doors are forcibly 
opened. The alarm does not activate 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.
*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
Do not alter the system or add other devices to 
it.Doing so may damage  the system and make your 
vehicle inoperable.
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two 
minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.
* Not available on all models
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Controls
■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 the remote  transmitter or smart entry system*, 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.
• The hood and trunk are closed.
• Both doors are locked with the key, remo te transmitter, or smart entry system
*.
• The key has been removed from the ignition switch.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the  instrument panel blinks and the blinking 
interval changes after about 15 seconds.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system is canceled when th e vehicle is unlocked using the remote 
transmitter or smart entry system
*, or when the ignition sw itch is turned to ON (w*1. 
The security system alarm indica tor 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 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
*.
Continuously variable transmission models
Models without smart entry system
* 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 second, 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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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button
Continued
Controls
ENGINE START/STOP Button
*1: Except U.S. models with c ontinuously variable transmission
*2: U.S. models
■Changing the Power Mode
Models with smart entry system
1 ENGINE START/STOP Button
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the smart entry 
remote is inside the vehicle.
The engine may also run if the smart entry remote is 
close to the door or window, ev en if it is outside the 
vehicle.
ON mode:
The  ENGINE START/STOP  button is on (in red), if the 
engine is running.
If the battery of the smar t entry remote is getting 
low, the engine may not start when you push the 
ENGINE START/STOP  button. If the engine does not 
start, refer to the following link.
2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak  
P. 624
Do not leave the power mode in ACCESSORY or ON 
when you get out.
Operating Range
Continuously Variable Transmission Manual Transmission
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
The button is off.
The steering wheel is locked
*1. 
The power to all electrical 
components is turned off.
Press the button without the 
transmission in 
( P.
Press the button with the 
transmission in 
( P. Press the button.
Without pressing 
the clutch pedal
Without pressing 
the brake pedal ACCESSORY
The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system 
and other accessories in this 
position.
ON
The button blinks (in red).
All electrical components can 
be used.
Put the transmission into (P*2.
*2
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Controls
If you leave the vehicle for 30 to  60 minutes with the transmission in (P*1 and the 
power mode in ACCESSORY, the vehicle automa tically goes into the mode similar to 
VEHICLE OFF (LOCK) to avoid draining the battery.
When in this mode:
The steering wheel does not lock.
You cannot lock or unlock doors with th e remote transmitter or the smart entry 
system.
Press the  ENGINE START/STOP  button to switch the mode  to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).
2Changing the Power Mode P. 161
*1: Continuously variable transmission models
■Automatic Power Off1 Changing the Power Mode
If the power mode does not  change from VEHICLE 
OFF to ACCESSORY, press the  ENGINE START/STOP 
button while moving the st eering wheel left and 
right. The steering wheel  will unlock, allowing the 
mode to change.
Except U.S. continuously variable transmission models
Except U.S. continuously variable transmission models
All models
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Controls
If you open the driver’s door when the power mode is in ACCESSORY, a warning 
beep sounds.
Warning buzzers may sound from inside and/
or outside the vehicle to remind you that the 
smart entry remote is out of the vehicle. If the 
buzzer continues even after the remote is put 
back inside, place it to be within its 
operational range.
■When the power mode is in ON
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the 
vehicle, and both door s are closed, a warning 
buzzer sounds from both inside and outside 
the vehicle. A warning message on the driver 
information interface notifies the driver inside 
that the remote is outside of the vehicle.
■When the power mode is in 
ACCESSORY
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the 
vehicle, and both door s are closed, a warning 
buzzer sounds from outside the vehicle.
■Power Mode Reminder
■Smart Entry Remote Reminder
1 Smart Entry Remote Reminder
When the smart entry remote is within the system’s 
operational range, and bot h doors are closed, the 
warning function cancels.
If the smart entry remote is taken out of the vehicle 
after the engine has been started, you can no longer 
change the  ENGINE START/STOP  button mode or 
restart the engine. Always make sure if the remote is 
in your vehicle when you operate the  ENGINE 
START/STOP  button.
Removing the smart entry remote from the vehicle 
through a window does not  activate the warning 
buzzer.
Do not put the smart entr y remote on the dashboard 
or in the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer 
to activate. Under some  other conditions that can 
prevent the vehicle from locating the remote, the 
warning buzzer may also activate even if the remote 
is within the system’s operational range.
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Controls
The headlights automatically co me on when the wipers are used several times within 
a number of certain intervals  with the headlight switch in AUTO.
The headlights automatically go off a few  minutes later if the wipers are stopped.
The headlights, all other exterior lights, an d the instrument panel lights turn off 15 
seconds after you remove the key or set the power mode to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK), 
take the remote with you, and close the driver’s door.
If you turn the igniti on switch to LOCK 
(0*1 with the headlight switch on, but do 
not open the door, the lights turn  off after 10 minutes (3 minutes, if the switch is in 
the  AUTO  position).
The lights turn on again when you unlock or  open the driver’s door. If you unlock 
the door, but do not open it within 15 seconds, the lights go off. If you open the 
driver’s door, you will hear  a lights on reminder chime.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an  ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an 
ignition switch.
■Headlight Integration with Wipers
■Automatic Lighting Off Feature
1 Automatic Operation (aut omatic lighting control)
You can adjust the auto li ght sensitivity as follow:
2 Customized Features  P. 123, 335
SettingThe exterior lights come on 
when the ambient light is at
Max
High
Mid
Low
Min
U.S. models
Bright
Dark
1 Headlight Integration with Wipers
This feature activates while the headlights are off in 
AUTO .
The instrument panel br ightness does not change 
when the headlights come on.
At dark ambient light leve ls, the automatic lighting 
control feature turns on the headlights, regardless of 
the number of wiper sweeps.
1 Automatic Lighting Off Feature
You can change the headlight  auto off timer setting.
2 Customized Features  P. 123, 335
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