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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Before driving
Doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the entry function, wireless
remote control or door lock switch.
■Smart access system with push-button start
 P.
5
■ W
ireless remote control
 P.
1 4
■ Door lock switch
Locks all doors
Unlocks all doors
■ Inside lock button
Locks the door
Unlocks the door
The front doors can be opened
by pulling the inside handles
even if the lock buttons are in
the lock position.

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Rear door child-protector lock
The door cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle when the locks
are set.
These locks can be set to prevent
children from opening the rear
doors. Push down rear door
switches to lock the rear doors.
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
The following functions can be set or canceled:
FunctionOperation
Shift position linked door
locking functionShifting the shift lever out of “P” locks all doors.
Shift position linked door
unlocking functionShifting the shift lever to “P” unlocks all doors.
Speed linked door locking
functionAll doors are locked when the vehicle speed is
approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher.
Driver's door linked door
unlocking functionAll doors are unlocked when the driver's door is
opened within 10 seconds after turning the engine
switch “OFF”.

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Before driving
■Setting and canceling the functions
To switch between setting and canceling, follow the procedure below:
Close all the doors an d switch the engine switch to “IG-ON”
mode. (Perform step 2 within 10 seconds.)
Shift the shift lever to “P” or “N”, press and hold the driver's door
lock switch (
or ) for 5 seconds then release.
The shift lever and switch position s corresponding to the desired func -
tion to be set or canceled are shown as follows.

When the setting or canceling operat ion is complete, all doors are locked
and then unlocked.
STEP1
STEP2
FunctionShift lever positionSwitch position
Shift position linked door locking
function
“P”Shift position linked door unlock-
ing function
Speed linked door locking function
“N”Driver's door linked door unlocking
function

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■Closing the front doors from outside with the inside lock button set in the locked
position
The door cannot be locked if the engine switch is in “ACC” or “IG-ON” mode, or
the e
lectronic key is left in the vehicle. (However, depending on the key's location,
the system may not be able to detect it. In these instances the door lock protection
function will not operate properly.)
■Using the mechanical key
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key. ( P.
4 8 6 )
■Customization
Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a key) can be changed. (P. 5 2 3 )
CAUTION
■To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle. 
Failing to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant falling out, resulting in
death or serious injury.
●Always use a seat belt.
●Always lock all doors.
●Ensure that all doors are properly closed.
●Do not pull the inside handle of the front door while driving.
●Set the rear door child protector locks when children are seated in the rear seat.

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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Before driving
Tr u n k
The trunk can be opened using the trun k opener, entry function or wireless
remote control.
■ Smart access system with push-button start
 P.
5
■ W
ireless remote control
 P.
1 4
■ T
runk opener
Open the trunk lid.

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Luggage security system
The trunk opener feature using the trunk opener switch, wireless remote
control and smart access system with push-button start can be disabled
by turning off a switch inside the glove box. This function allows you to
keep valuables safety locked in the trunk when leaving a key with a park -
ing attendant.
Enabled
Disabled
After turning off the trunk opener main s
witch, lock the glove box using
the mechanical key. Take the mechanic al key for your own use and pro-
vide the attendant with the electronic key only. ( P. 2 )

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Before driving
■Tr u n k l i d c l o s e r
In the event that the trunk lid is left sligh
tly open (not latched properly), the trunk
easy closer will automatically close it to the fully closed position.
■Tr u n k l i g h t
When the trunk light switch is set to ON, t
he trunk light turns on when the trunk is
opened.
■Tr u n k h a n d l e
■Internal trunk release lever
■Using the mechanical key
The trunk can be also opened using the mechanical key. ( P.
4 8 6 )
ON
OFF
Use the trunk handle when closing the trunk.
The trunk lid can be opened by pulling down
on the glow-in-the-dark lever located on the
inside of trunk lid.
The lever will continue to glow for some time
after the trunk lid is closed.

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CAUTION
■Caution while driving
Keep the trunk lid closed.
This not only keeps personal belongings fr om being thrown out, but also prevents
exhaust gases from entering the vehicle.
■When children are in the vehicle
Never leave children unattended in the vehi cle as they may lock themselves in the
vehicle or trunk, which coul d cause the child to overheat or suffocate resulting in
death or serious injury.
■When the trunk has not been fully closed
Be careful that your fingers do not get caught by the trunk lid when it is closing auto-
matically.
NOTICE
■To avoid damage to the trunk lid closer
Do not apply excessive force when the closer is operating.

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1-6. Anti-theft system
Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes the vehicle lights when an attempt
to steal the vehicle is detected.
■ Triggering the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
●A lock
ed door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other
than using the entry function, wire less remote door lock function
or using the mechanical key. (The doors will lock again automati -
cally)
● The hood is opened while the v
ehicle is locked.
■ Setting the alarm sy
stem
Close the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock all door
s. The
system will be set automatically
after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the
system is set.
■ Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
●Unlock the doors or trunk.
● Star
t the engine. (the alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a
few seconds.)

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Before driving
■Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the
fo
llowing
●Nobody is in the vehicle.
●The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.
●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
■Tr i g g e r i n g o f t h e a l a r m
The alarm may be triggered in the
following situations. 
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
●A person inside the vehicle opens a door, the trunk or hood.
●The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.
■Pa n i c m o d e
When is pushed for longer than about
one second, the headlights/tail lights/emer-
gency flashers will flash, the front and rear
interior lights will come on, and an alarm will
sound for about 60 seconds to deter any
person from trying to break into or damage
your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.