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For rear end protection and easier
step-up loading.
To  get  on  the  rear  step  bumper,
use the shaded area in the illustra-
tion.
Rear step bumper
WARNING
■Before removing the tailgate
Disconnect the wire harness between the back-up camera and the  vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury or damage to the vehi-
cle components.
■ Caution while driving
Observe the following precautions.
Failure to do so may result in death or serious personal injury.
● Do not drive with the tailgate open.
● Do not allow others to get on the rear step bumper.
NOTICE
■To prevent damage to the tailgate wire harness
Do not pull out all of the tailgate wire harness before opening  the tailgate.
■ To prevent damage to the camera lens
Store the removed tailgate with the back-up camera lens facing upward.
■ After closing the tailgate
Try pulling it toward you to make sure it is securely locked.
■ To prevent damage to the rear step bumper
Do not allow more than one person to get on the rear step bumper at a time.
■ To prevent damage to the tailgate and rear step bumper
Avoid  possible  contact  between  tailgate  and  rear  bumper  during  tailgate
removal and reinstall. 

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Operation of each component
Smart key system
●Locks and unloc ks the doors (P. 120)
● Starts the engine ( P.   2 0 4 )
■Antenna location
: If equipped
The  following  operations  can  be  performed  simply  by  carrying
the  electronic  key  on  your  person,  for  example  in  your  pocket.
The driver should always ca rry the electronic key.
Antennas outside the cabin
Antennas inside the cabin1
2 

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■Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detec ted)
■ Alarms and warning indicators
A  combination  of  exterior  and  interior  alarms  as  well  as  warnin g  messages
shown on the multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle
and  accidents  resulting  from  erroneous  operation.  Take  appropriate  mea-
sures  in  response  to  any  warning  message  on  the  multi-information  display.
( P. 489) 
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when
only alarms are sounded.
When locking or unlocking the
doors
The  system  can  be  operated
when  the  electronic  key  is  within
about  2.3  ft.  (0.7  m)  either  of  the
outside  front  door  handles.  (Only
the door detecting the key can be
operated.)
When starting the engine or changing engine switch modes
The system can be operated when the electronic key is inside the
vehicle.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure
Exterior  alarm  sounds
once for 5 seconds An  attempt  was  made
to lock the vehicle while
a door was open.Close  all  of  the  doors
and  lock  the  doors
again.
Exterior  alarm  sounds
once for 5 seconds An  attempt  was  made
to  lock  the  doors  using
the  smart  key  system
while the electronic key
was still inside the vehi-
cle.
Retrieve  the  electronic
key  from  the  vehicle
and  lock  the  doors
again.
An  attempt  was  made
to  lock  either  front  door
by  opening  a  door  and
putting  the  inside  lock
button  into  the  lock
position,  then  closing
the  door  by  pulling  on
the outside door handle
with  the  electronic  key
still inside the vehicle. 

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Operation of each component■Battery-saving function
The battery-saving function will be activated in order to preve nt the electronic
key  battery  and  the  battery  from  being  discharged  while  the  veh icle is not in
operation for a long time.
● In  the  following  situations,  the  smart  key  system  may  take  some  time to
unlock the doors.
• The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 6  ft. (2 m) of
the outside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.
• The smart key system has not been used for 5 days or longer.
● If the smart key system has not been used for 14 days or longer , the doors
cannot  be  unlocked  at  any  door  except  the  driver’s  door.  In  thi s  case,  take
hold  of  the  driver’s  door  handle,  or  use  the  wireless  remote  co ntrol  or  the
mechanical key, to unlock the doors.
The system will resume operation when
● The  vehicle  is  locked  using  the  door  handle  lock  switch  when  ca rrying  the
electronic key on your person.
● The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote contro l. (P. 119)
● The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the mechanical key. ( P. 528)
■ Electronic Key Battery-Saving Function
When battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized  by stopping
the electronic key from receiving radio waves. Interior  alarm  sounds
continuously
An  attempt  was  made
to  open  the  door  and
exit  the  vehicle  when
the  shift  lever  was  not
in P.
Shift the shift lever to P.
The  engine  switch  was
turned to ACCESSORY
mode  while  the  driver’s
door  was  open  (or  the
driver’s  door  was
opened  while  the
engine  switch  was  in
ACCESSORY mode). Turn  the  engine  switch
off  and  close  the
driver’s door.
Press    twice  while  pressing  and
holding  . Confirm that the electronic
key indicator flashes 4 times.
While  the  battery-saving  mode  is  set,  the
smart  key  system  cannot  be  used.  To
cancel the function, press any of the elec-
tronic key buttons.
AlarmSituationCorrection procedure 

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■Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following si tuations, the
communication  between  the  electronic  key  and  the  vehicle  may  be   affected,
preventing the smart key system, wireless remote control and en gine immobi-
lizer system from operating properly. (Ways of coping:  P. 528)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near  a  TV  tower,  electric  power  plant,  gas  station,  radio  stati on,  large  dis-
play,  airport  or  other  facility  that  generates  strong  radio  wav es  or  electrical
noise
● When  carrying  a  portable  radio,  cellular  phone,  cordless  phone  or  other
wireless communication device
● When  the  electronic  key  is  in  contact  with,  or  is  covered  by  th e  following
metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
● When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
● When  carrying  the  electronic  key  together  with  the  following  devices  that
emit radio waves
• Another vehicle’s electronic key or a wireless key that emits  radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
● If  window  tint  with  a  metallic  content  or  metallic  objects  are  attached  to  the
back window
● When  the  electronic  key  is  placed  near  a  battery  charger  or  ele ctronic
devices 

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Operation of each component
■Note for the entry function
●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas),
the system may not operate properly in the following cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door  handle, near
the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unl ocked.
• The  electronic  key  is  on  the  instrument  panel  or  floor,  or  in  the  console
box or glove box when the engine is started or engine switch mo des are
changed.
● Do  not  leave  the  electronic  key  on  top  of  the  instrument  panel  or  near  the
door pockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio w ave recep-
tion conditions, it may be detected by the antenna outside the  cabin and the
door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the electronic
key inside the vehicle.
● As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, th e doors may be
locked or unlocked by anyone. However, only the doors detecting  the elec-
tronic key can be used to unlock the vehicle.
● Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be  possible to start
the engine if the electronic key is near the window.
● The  doors  may  unlock  or  lock  if  a  large  amount  of  water  splashes  on  the
door handle, such as in the rain or in a car wash, when the electronic key is
within  the  effective  range.  (The  doors  will  automatically  be  lo cked  after
approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)
● If  the  wireless  remote  control  is  used  to  lock  the  doors  when  t he  electronic
key  is  near  the  vehicle,  there  is  a  possibility  that  the  door  m ay  not  be
unlocked  by  the  entry  function.  (Use  the  wireless  remote  contro l  to  unlock
the doors.)
● Touching  the  door  lock  or  unlock  sensor  while wearing  gloves  ma y  prevent
lock  or  unlock  operation.  Remove  the  gloves  and  touch  the  lock  sensor
again.
● When the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, rec ognition sig-
nals  will  be  shown  up  to  two  consecutive  times. After  this,  no  recognition
signals will be given.
● If the  door  handle becomes  wet while the  electronic  key  is with in the  effec-
tive range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In this case, follow the
following correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
• Place  the  electronic  key  in  a  location  6  ft.  (2  m)  or  more  awa y  from  the
vehicle. (Take care to ensure that the key is not stolen.)
• Set  the  electronic  key  to  battery-saving  mode  to  disable  the  s mart  key
system. ( P. 133)
● If  the  electronic  key  is  inside  the  vehicle  and  a  door  handle  b ecomes  wet
during  a  car  wash,  a  message  may  be  shown  on  the  multi-informat ion  dis-
play and a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off t he alarm, lock
all the doors. 

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●The  lock  sensor  may  not  work  properly  if  it  comes  into  contact  with  ice,
snow,  mud,  etc.  Clean  the  lock  sensor  and  attempt  to  operate  it   again,  or
use the lock sensor on the lower part of the door handle.
● If  there  is  another  electronic  key  in  the  detection  area,  it  ma y  take  slightly
longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped. 
● A sudden handle operation or a handle operation immediately aft er entering
the  effective  range  may  prevent  the  doors  from  being  unlocked.  Touch  the
door unlock sensor and check that the doors are unlocked before pulling the
door handle again.
● Fingernails  may  scrape  against  the  door  during  operation  of  the   door  han-
dle. Be careful not to injure fingernails or damage the surface  of the door.
■ Note for the unlocking function
●Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock th e door.
● A  sudden  approach  to  the  effective  range  or  door  handle  may  prevent  the
doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle  to the origi-
nal position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the  door handle
again.
● If  there  is  another  electronic  key  in  the  detection  area,  it  ma y  take  slightly
longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.
■ When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
●To  prevent  theft  of  the  vehicle,  do  not  leave  the  electronic  ke y  within  6  ft.
(2 m) of the vehicle.
● The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. ( P. 568)
■ To operate the system properly
●Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the  electronic  key  too  close  to  the  vehicle  when  operating  the  system  from
the outside of the vehicle.
● Depending  on  the  position  and  holding  condition  of  the  electron ic  key,  the
key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operat e properly.
(The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention  function may
not operate.)
■ If the smart key system does not operate properly
●Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. ( P. 528)
● Starting the engine:  P. 528
■ Customization
Settings (e. g. smart key system) can be changed. 
(Customizable features:  P. 568)
■ If the smart key system has been d eactivated in a customized setting
● Locking and unlocking the doors:
Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key. ( P. 119, 528)
● Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes:  P. 528
● Stopping the engine: P. 205 

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Operation of each component
■Certification for  the smart key system
For vehicles sold in U.S.A. and New Caledonia
FCC ID: HYQ23AAP
FCC ID: HYQ14FBA
FCC ID: HYQ23ABL
NOTE:
This  device  complies  with  part  15  of  the  FCC  Rules.  Operation  is  subject  to
the  following  two  conditions:  (1) This  device  may  not  cause  har mful  interfer-
ence,  and  (2)  this  device  must  accept  any  interference  received,  including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party re sponsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equip ment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
NOTE:
This  device  complies  with  Industry  Canada’s  licence-exempt  RSSs .  Opera-
tion is subject to the following two conditions: 
(1) This device may not cause interference; and 
(2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may
cause undesired operation of the device.
NOTE:
Le  présent  appareil  est  conforme  aux  CNR  d’Industrie  Canada  app licables
aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est auto risée aux deux
conditions suivantes: 
(1) I’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage; 
(2) l’utilisateur de I’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.