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Vehicles with smart entry & start system:
The indicator light flashes after the engine switch has been turned off
to indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after the engine switch has been
turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode to indicate that the
system has been canceled.
■ System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
■ Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
● If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
● If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
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For safety and security
Alarm
The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is
detected.
The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is
set:
Except for Kazakhstan, Armenia and Morocco
● A locked door is opened in any way other than using the entry func-
tion (vehicles with smart entry & start system), wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key.
● The hood is opened.
For Kazakhstan, Armenia and Morocco
● A locked door is opened in any way other than using the entry func-
tion (vehicles with smart entry & start system) or wireless remote
control.
● The hood is opened.
Close the doors and hood, and
lock all the doors using the entry
function (vehicles with smart entry
& start system) or wireless remote
control. The system will be set
automatically after 30 seconds.
Except for Kazakhstan, Armenia
and Morocco: The alarm can also
be set using the mechanical key.
The indicator light changes from being on to flashing when the system is
set.
: If equipped
The alarm
Setting the alarm system
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For safety and security
■Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
● For Kazakhstan, Armenia and Morocco:
The doors are unlocked using the key
and are opened.
● A person inside the vehicle opens a door
or hood.
NOTICE
■ To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper
operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.
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each component
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3-1. Key information
Keys ................................... 164
3-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors
Side doors.......................... 188
Access panels (smart-cab
models only) .................... 194
Tailgate .............................. 195
Smart entry & start
system ............................. 198
3-3. Adjusting the seats
Front seats ......................... 234
Rear seats ......................... 236
Head restraints .................. 239
3-4. Adjusting the steering
wheel and mirrors
Steering wheel ................... 242
Inside rear view mirror ....... 244
Outside rear view
mirrors ............................. 245
3-5. Opening and closing
the windows
Power windows .................. 248
Quarter windows
(smart-cab models).......... 252
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Keys
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Ty pe A
Master keys
Va l e t k e y
Key number plate
Ty pe B
Master keys
Va l e t k e y
Key number plate
Ty pe C
Master keys
Operating the wireless remote con-
trol function ( P. 166)
Va l e t k e y
Key number plate
The keys
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
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Ty pe D
Master keys
Operating the wireless remote con-
trol function ( P. 166)
Va l e t k e y
Key number plate
Type E (vehicles with smart entry & start system)
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart entry & start
system ( P. 198)
• Operating the wireless remote
control function ( P. 166)
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Type F (vehicles with smart entry & start system)
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart entry & start
system ( P. 198)
• Operating the wireless remote
control function ( P. 166)
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Mechanical keys (supplemen-
tary keys)
Locking and unlocking the tailgate
( P. 195)
1
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
3
4
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Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Locks all the doors ( P. 188)
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Unlocks all the doors ( P. 188)
Sounds the alarm* ( P. 167)
*: If equipped
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Locks all the doors ( P. 188)
Check that the door is securely
locked.
Unlocks all the doors ( P. 188)
Releasing
To release the key, press the but-
ton.
Folding
To stow the key back in its case,
push the key back to the stowed
position while pressing the button.
Wireless remote control (if equipped)
1
2
3
1
2
Using the master key (type C and D)
1
2
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To take out the mechanical key,
slide the release lever and take
the key out.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the
key only has grooves on one side.
If the key cannot be inserted in a
lock cylinder, turn it over and re-
attempt to insert it.
After using the mechanical key, store it in the electronic key. Carry the
mechanical key together with the electronic key. If the electronic key bat-
tery is depleted or the entry func tion does not operate properly, you will
need the mechanical key. ( P. 668)
■Panic mode (if equipped)
■ When required to leave the vehicle’s key with a parking attendant
Lock the glove box as circumstances demand. ( P. 541)
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Carry the master key for your own use and provide the attendant with the
valet key.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with
the electronic key only. If there is the supplementary key, carry the supple-
mentary key for your own use as well as the mechanical key.
Using the mechanical key (vehicles with smart entry & start sys-
tem)
When is pressed for longer than
about one second, an alarm will sound
intermittently and the vehicle lights will
flash to deter any person from trying to
break into or damage your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, press any button on the
wireless remote control.