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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages
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Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if the remote battery is too weak to turn on
the power system or the key is not within operating
range to turn on the power system.
A beeper sounds six times.●Bring the back of the remote into contact with the
POWER button.
2If the Remote Battery is Weak P. 636
●Appears as soon as a problem is detected in the
smart entry system* or push button starting system.
●Appears constantly - Have your vehicle checked by a
dealer.
●Appears after you set the power mode to
ACCESSORY or ON.
●Appears after you unlock and open the driver’s door.2Turning on the Power P. 454
•Appears if you press the POWER button while the
vehicle is moving.• The message will disappear after six seconds or when
the power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.
Canadian models
* Not available on all models
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:Use the keys to turn on and off the power
system, and to lock and unlock all the doors
and to open the trunk.
You can also use the remote transmitter to
lock and unlock all the doors and to open the
trunk.1 Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft. 2 Immobilizer System P. 189
Follow the advice below to prevent damage to the
keys:
•Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
•Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.•Keep the keys away from liquids, dust and sand.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the power
system may not activate, and the remote transmitter
may not work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely turn the power system on using the
remote engine start. 2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback
* P. 456
Models with remote engine starter
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system and
remote engine starter
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uKey Types and Functions
Controls
The built-in key can be used to lock/unlock the
doors when the remote battery becomes
weak and the power door lock/unlock
operation is disabled.
To remove the built-in key, slide the release
knob and then pull out the key. To reinstall
the built-in key, push th e built-in key into the
remote until it clicks.
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
■Built-in Key
Built-in Key
Release Knob
■Key Number Tag1
Key Number Tag
Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
If you lose your key an d you cannot activate the
power system, contact a dealer.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
If the lock or unlock button of the re mote does not work, use the key instead.
2Replacing the Button Battery P. 603
Fully insert the key and turn it.
■Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key1Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
When you lock the driver’s door with a key, all the
other doors lock at the sa me time. When unlocking,
the driver’s door unlocks first. Turn the key a second
time within a few seconds to unlock the remaining
doors.
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features
* P. 158, 372
Lock
Unlock
* 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 power system. Each key cont ains electronic transmitters that use
electronic signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the follo wing when pressing the POWER button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the POWER 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 POWER
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.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.
Apply and hold the brake pedal before turning the
vehicle on the first time af ter the 12-volt battery has
been disconnected.
Canadian models
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm
Controls
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when 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 smart entry system
*.
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.
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remo te transmitter or smart entry 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 outside with the key, remote transmitter
or smart entry system
*.
■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 alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter or smart entry system
*, or when the power mo de is set to ON. The
security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
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.
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.
If the 12-volt battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y, remote transmitter,
or smart entry system
*.
* Not available on all models
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Driving
When Driving
Turning on the Power
1.Make sure the parking brake is applied.
u The parking brake indicator (red) comes
on for 30 seconds when you pull up the
electric parking brake switch.
2. Depress the brake pedal.1Turning on the Power
Keep your foot firmly on the brake pedal when
starting the power system.
The engine is harder to st art in cold weather and in
thinner air found at altit udes above 8,000 feet (2,400
meters).
When turning on the power system in cold weather,
turn off all electrical accessories such as the lights,
climate control system, and rear defogger in order to
reduce 12-volt battery drain.
If you live in a region where winter is extremely cold,
an engine block heater will improve starting and
warming of the engine. Cons ult a dealer for details.
If exhaust system sounds abnormal or you can smell
exhaust gas inside the vehi cle, have your vehicle
checked by a dealer. There may be a problem with
the engine or exhaust system.
The immobilizer system pr otects your vehicle from
theft.
If an improperly c oded key (or other device) is used,
the power system does not activate. 2 Immobilizer System P. 189
When you turn the power system on, you may feel
the brake pedal slightly sink down. This is normal.
Electric Parking Brake Switch
Brake Pedal
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uuWhen Driving uTurning on the Power
Driving
■To turn the power system off1Remote Engine Start with Vehicle Feedback*
•You have already used the remote twice to turn the
power system on.
•Another registered remo te is in the vehicle.
•There is any antenna failure.•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.•The telematics unit* malfunctions.
•The security system alarm is not set.
The power system may be turned off while it is
running if:
•You do not start the vehicl e within 10 minutes of
turning the power system on with the remote.
•The power system is turned off by using the
remote.
•The security system alarm is activated.
•The door is unlocked with the built-in key.
•The hood is open.
•The engine coolant temper ature is extremely high.•The 12-volt battery is low.
•The engine oil pressure is low.
•The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) comes on if
there is a problem with the emissions control
systems.
•You press the POWER button without depressing
the brake pedal.
•The transmission is in a position other than ( P.
Press and hold the
button for one second.
Go within the range,
and try again.
The exterior lights flash once if the power system turned off
successfully.
The exterior lights will not flash when the remote is out of
the smart entry system range.
The power system will not be turned off.
* Not available on all models
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