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●With theft deterrent system:
The hazard warning lights flash when the theft deterrent system is armed or
turned off.
Refer to Theft Deterrent System on P. 138.
● The setting can be changed so that the doors and the liftgate a re locked
automatically without pressing the request switch.
Refer to Customizable Features on P. 555.
Walk-away auto lock function:
A beep sound is heard when all doors and the liftgate are close d while the
advanced key is being carried. All doors and the liftgate are l ocked auto-
matically after about three seconds when the advanced key is ou t of the
operational range. Also, the hazard warning lights flash once. (Even if the
driver is in the operational range, all doors and the liftgate are locked auto-
matically after about 30 seconds.) If you are out of the operat ional range
before the doors and the liftgate/trunk lid are completely clos ed or another
key is left in the vehicle, the function will not work. Always make sure that
all doors and the liftgate/trunk lid are closed and locked befo re leaving the
vehicle. The function does not close the power windows.
● Auto re-lock function:
After unlocking with the request switch, all doors and the liftgate will auto-
matically lock if any of the following operations are not performed within
about 60 seconds. If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system, the hazard
warning lights will flash for confirmation.
The time required for the doors to lock automatically can be ch anged. Refer
to Customizable Features on P. 555.
• Opening a door or the liftgate/trunk lid.
• Switching the ignition to any position other than off.
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All doors and the liftgate can be locked/unlocked by operating the key-
less entry system smart key, r efer to Keyless Entry System ( P. 92).
All doors and the liftgate lock automatically when the lock sid e is
pressed. They all unlock when the unlock side is pressed.
Driver’s door Lock
Unlock
Front passenger’s door Lock
Unlock
To lock all the doors and the liftgate from an open front door, press the
lock side of the door lock swi tch and then close the door.
When locking the doors this way, be careful not to leave the ke y inside the
vehicle.
Locking, Unlocking with Smart Key
Locking, Unlocking with Door-Lock Switch
1
2
1
2
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■Operation from insideLock
To lock any door from the inside,
press the door-lock knob.
Unlock
To unlock, pull it outward.
This does not operate the other
door locks.
■Operation from outside
To lock any door using its door-
lock knob from the outside,
press the door-lock knob to the
lock position and close the door
(holding the door handle in the
open position is not required).
This does not operate the other
door locks.
When locking the door this way:• Be careful not to leave the key inside the vehicle.
• The doors cannot be locked using the driver’s door lock knob i f any
door is open when the ignition is switched to ACC or ON.
Locking, Unlocking with Door-Lock Knob
1
2
Door-lock knob
The red indication can be seen when the
door-lock knob is unlocked.Red indication
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■Opening the liftgate (5-Door)
Using the electric liftgate opener
Unlock the doors and liftgate,
then press the electric liftgate
opener on the liftgate and raise
the liftgate when the latch
releases.
■ Opening the liftgate (With the advanced keyless function)
● A locked liftgate can also be opened while the key is being car ried.
● When opening the liftgate with the doors and the liftgate locke d, it may
require a few seconds for the liftgate latch to release after t he electric liftgate
opener is pressed.
● The liftgate can be closed when the doors are locked with the key left in the
vehicle. However, to prevent locking the key in the vehicle, the liftgate can
be opened by pressing the electric liftgate opener. If the liftgate cannot be
opened despite doing this procedure, first push the liftgate co mpletely
closed, then press the electric liftgate opener to fully open t he liftgate.
● When the liftgate latch is released by pressing the electric li ftgate opener,
the liftgate raises slightly. If the liftgate is not operated f or a certain period of
time, the liftgate cannot be raised.
To o p e n
Press the electric liftgate opener again.
To close
To close the liftgate from its slightly raised position, open i t first by pressing
the electric liftgate opener, then close it after waiting at least 1 second.
● If the liftgate is not fully closed, the driver is notified by a warning indicated in
the instrument cluster.
● If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system
and the liftgate cannot be unlocked, the liftgate can be opened by perform-
ing the emergency procedure.
Refer to When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened on P. 506
Opening and Closing th e Liftgate/Trunk Lid
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■Opening the trunk lid (4-Door)
●Using the remote release button
Push the remote release but-
ton.
● Using the electric trunk lid opener (With the advanced keyless
function)
A locked trunk lid can also be
opened while the key is
being carried.
Press the electric trunk lid
opener on the trunk lid, then
raise the trunk lid when the
latch releases.
■Closing the liftgate/trunk lid
5-Door
Lower the liftgate slowly using
the liftgate grip recess, then
push the liftgate closed using
both hands. Do not slam it. Pull
up on the liftgate to make sure it
is secure.
4-Door
Use both hands to push the trunk lid down until the lock snaps shut.
Do not slam it. Pull up on the trunk lid to make sure it is sec ure.
Liftgate grip
recess
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■Opening the trunk lid
●When opening the trunk lid with the doors locked, it may requir e a few sec-
onds for the trunk lid latch to release after the electric trun k lid opener is
pressed.
● The trunk lid can be closed when the doors are locked with the key left in the
vehicle. However, to prevent locking the key in the vehicle, the trunk lid can
be opened by pressing the electric trunk lid opener. If the tru nk lid cannot be
opened despite doing this procedure, press the electric trunk l id opener to
fully open the trunk lid after pushing the trunk lid completely closed.
● If the vehicle battery is dead or there is a malfunction in the electrical system
and the trunk lid cannot be unlocked, the trunk lid can be open ed by per-
forming the emergency procedure.
Refer to When Liftgate/Trunk Lid Cannot be Opened on P. 506.
■
Luggage compartment cover (5-Door)
The luggage compartment can
be accessed by opening the lift-
gate when the straps are
attached to the sides of the lift-
gate.
Luggage Compartment
Strap
WARNING
■ Do not place anything on top of the cover
Placing luggage or other cargo on top of the luggage compartment cover is
dangerous. During sudden braking or a collision, the cargo coul d become a
projectile that could hit and injure someone. The vehicle has a light weight
luggage compartment cover to keep the contents of your luggage area out
of sight; it will not retain heavy objects that are not tied down in an accident
such as a rollover. Tie down all heavy objects, whether luggage or cargo,
using the tie down hooks.
■ Make sure luggage and cargo are secured before driving
● Not securing cargo while driving is dangerous as it could move or be
crushed during sudden braking or a collision and cause injury.
● Make sure the luggage compartment cover is firmly secured. If it is not
firmly secured, it could unexpectedly disengage resulting in in jury.
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■Removing the cover
This cover can be removed for more room.Remove the straps from the
hooks.
Lift the end of the luggage
compartment cover a little,
pull it outward, and remove it
from the pins.
Lift the front end of the lug-
gage compartment cover and
remove it.
Your vehicle is equipped with an inside trunk release lever tha t pro-
vides a means of escape for child ren and adults in the event they
become locked inside the trunk.
No matter how careful adults mi ght be with keys and locking the ir
cars, parents should be aware that children may be tempted to p lay
around vehicles and use the trunk as a hiding place.
Adults are advised to familiariz e themselves with the operation and
location of the inside trunk release lever so that all children can be told
about it in an appropriate way, keeping in mind that most vehic les do
not have such levers.
■Opening the Trunk Lid from the Inside
Slide the inside trunk release
lever in the direction of the
arrow. The lever is made of
material that will glow for hours
in the darkness of the trunk fol-
lowing a brief exposure to ambi-
ent light.
The inside trunk release lever is
located on the inside of the trunk
lid.
Pin
Pin
1
2
3
Inside Trunk Release Lever
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WARNING
■Close the trunk lid, be sure the seat backs are latched and do not allow
children to play inside the vehicle
Leaving the trunk lid open or leaving children in the vehicle w ith the keys is
dangerous. Children could open the trunk lid and climb inside r esulting in
possible injury or death from heat exposure.
■ Always keep the car from being a tempting place to play by latc hing
the rear seats, doors and the tr unk, and keeping the keys where chil-
dren can not play with them
Leaving children or animals unattended in a parked vehicle is d angerous.
Babies left sleeping and children who lock themselves in cars o r trunks can
die very quickly from heat prostration. Do not leave your child ren or pets
alone in a car at any time. Do not leave the car, the rear fold ing seats or the
trunk unlocked.