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uuIndicators uDriver Information Interface Wa rning and Information Messages*
Instrument Panel
MessageConditionExplanation
●Appears if the smart entry remote battery is too
weak to start the engine or the key is not within
operating range to start the engine.
A beeper sounds six times.●Bring the smart entry remote in front of the ENGINE
START/STOP button to be touched with.
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 609
●Appears when the starter system has a problem.●As a temporary measure, press and hold the ENGINE
START/STOP button for up to 15 seconds while pressing
the brake pedal and manually start the engine.
Have your vehicle checked by a dealer.
●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 if the vehicle is being driven in a manner
consistent with drowsy or inattentive driving.
2 Driver Attention Monitor P. 125
U.S.
Canada
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Controls
Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following key:
Use the key to start and stop the engine, and to lock and unlock the doors and
tailgate. You can also lock and unlock the doors and tailgate pressing the buttons
on remote transmitter.
■Keys
1Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps protect against vehicle
theft.
2 Immobilizer System P. 158
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advi ce to prevent damage to
the electronics:
•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.
•Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
You can remotely start the engine using the one-way
smart entry remote. 2 Remote Engine Start with Vehicle
Feedback
* P. 448
Models with remote engine starter
Smart Entry Remote*Ignition Keys with Remote
Transmitter*
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uKey Types and Functions
Controls
■Smart entry remote*
The built-in key can be us ed to lock/unlock the
doors when the smart entry 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
smart entry remote until it clicks.
Can be used to start an d stop the engine, and
lock and unlock driver's door.Built-in Key
Release Knob
■Valet Key*1 Valet Key*
When you need to leave a key with a third party,
leave the valet key.
Gray
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
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Controls
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
Low Smart Entry Remo te Signal Strength*
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the ta ilgate, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking th e doors, opening the tailgate, or starting
the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remote together with telecommunications
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the smart entry remote.
■Key Number Tag1Key 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 and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.
1 Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength*
Communication between the smart entry remote and
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s
battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Controls
■Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash, all the doors
and tailgate lock, and the security system
sets.
Twice (within five se conds after the first
push):
u The beeper sounds and verifies the
security system is set.
■Unlocking the doors
Press the unlock button.
Once: u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the
driver's door unlocks.
Twice:
u The remaining doors and tailgate unlock.
■Using the Remote Transmitter1Using the Remote Transmitter
If you do not open a door or the tailgate within 30
seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the remote
transmitter, the doors and ta ilgate will automatically
relock.
You can change the relock timer setting. 2 Customized Features P. 335
The remote transmitter will not work when:
•The key is in the ignition switch.
•The power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
The remote transmitter us es low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote will not lock th e vehicle when a door is
open.
If the distance at which the remote transmitter works
varies, the batter y is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead. 2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 590
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 335
Ignition keys with remote transmitter
Models with smart entry remote
LED
Unlock
Button
Lock
Button
Ignition keys with remote transmitter
Models with smart entry remote
LED
Unlock
Button
Lock
Button
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Controls
If the smart entry remote battery or the ve hicle battery is dead, use the key instead
of the keyless remote. 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 and tail gate lock at the same time. When
unlocking, the driver's door unlocks first. Turn the
key a second time within a few seconds to unlock the
remaining doors a nd the tailgate.
You can customize the door unlock mode setting. 2 Customized Features P. 335
Unlocking the doors with the key causes the security
system to alarm. Always unlock the doors with the
remote transmitter.
Lock
Unlock
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Controls
Security System
Immobilizer System
The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from
starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic
signals to verify the key.
Pay attention to the following when inserti ng the key into the ignition switch or
pressing the ENGINE START/STOP button
*:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch*1.
• 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 ignition
switch.
Security System Alarm*
The security system alarm activates when the tailgate, hood or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not go off if the tailgate or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or smart entry system.
However, the alarm goes off if a door is ope ned with the key, then the shift lever is
moved out of
(P or the hood is opened before the power mode is set to ON.
■When the security sy stem alarm activates
The horn sounds intermittently and all the exterior lights flash.
*1: Models with the smart entry system have an ENGINE START/STOP button
instead of an ignition switch.
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.
Canadian models only: Apply and hold the brake
pedal before turning the vehicle on the first time after
the battery has been disconnected.
1 Security System Alarm*
The security alarm continues for a maximum of two
minutes until the security system deactivates.
* Not available on all models
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uuSecurity System uSecurity System Alarm*
Controls
■To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the remote transmi tter or smart entry system. 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 and tailgate are closed.
• All doors and tailgate are locked with the key or the remote transmitter.
■When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the
blinking interval changes after about 15 se conds, the security system alarm is set.
■To cancel the security system alarm
The security system is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key, remote
transmitter, smart entry system, or the power mode is set to ON. The security system
alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
1 Security System Alarm*
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 hood with the hood release handle.
•Moving the shift lever out of ( P.
If the battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the battery is re charged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the ke y or remote transmitter.
Do not attempt to alter th is system or add another
device to it.
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uENGINE START/STOP Button*
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Controls
ENGINE START/STOP Button*
*1:Except U.S. models
■Changing the Power Mode1ENGINE START/STOP Button*
ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range
You can start the engine when the smart entry
remote is inside the vehicle.
The engine may also run if the smart entry remote is
close to the door or window, ev en if it is outside the
vehicle.
If the smart entry remote battery is weak, beeper
sounds and the To Start, Hold Remote Near Start
Button message appears on the MID. 2 If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak
P. 609
The power system may also start if the keyless access
remote is close to the door or window, even if it is
outside the vehicle.
Operating RangeVEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
The button is off.
The steering wheel is locked
*1.
The power to all electrical components is turned off.
ACCESSORY
The button blinks (in red).
Operate the audio system and other accessories
in this position.
ON
The button blinks (in red).
All electrical components can be used.
Press the button without the
shift lever in
( P.
Without
pressing the
brake pedal
Shift to
(P then press the
button. Press the button.
Shift to
(
P.
U.S. models
* Not available on all models
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uuOperating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel uLight Switches
Controls
Light Switches
Rotating the light switch turns the lights on
and off, regardless of the power mode setting
or position of the ignition switch.
■High beams
Push the lever forward until you hear a click.
■Low beams
When in high beams, pull the lever back to
return to low beams.
■Flashing the high beams
Pull the lever back, and release it.
■Lights off
Turn the lever to OFF either when:
• The shift lever is in
(P.
• The parking brake is applied.
To turn the lights on again, turn the leve r to OFF to cancel the lights off mode. Even
if you do not cancel the lights off mode, the lights come on automatically when:
• The shift lever is moved out of
(P and the parking brake is released.
• The vehicle starts to move.
■Manual Operation1Light Switches
If you remove the key from the ignition switch with
the lights on, a light on reminder chime sounds when
you open the driver's door.
If you leave the power mode in VEHICLE OFF (LOCK)
while the lights are on, a chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened.
When the lights are on, the lights on indicator in the
instrument pane l will be on.
2 Indicators P. 80
Do not leave the lights on when the engine is off
because it will cause the battery to discharge.
Models without smart entry system
Models with smart entry system
All models
High Beams
Flashing the high beams
Low Beams
Turns on parking, side marker,
tail, and rear license plate lights
Turns on headlights, parking,
side marker, tail, and rear
license plate lights
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