.
If the vehicle battery is discharged, the
ignition switch cannot be switched from
the “LOCK” position, and if the steering
lock is engaged, the steering wheel can-
not be moved. Charge the battery as
soon as possible. (See “Jump starting”
(P.6-9).)
partment, the Intelligent Key may not
function.
STEERING LOCK (if equipped)
The ignition switch is equipped with an anti-
theft steering lock device.
.
If the Intelligent Key is placed near the door
or window outside the vehicle, the Intelli-
gent Key may function.
To lock steering wheel
1. Place the ignition switch in the “OFF”
position where the ignition switch position
indicator will not illuminate.
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)/
Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) model
Operating range
The ignition lock is designed so that the
ignition switch cannot be switched to the
“LOCK” position until the shift lever is moved
to the “P” (Park) position.
2. Open or close the door. The ignition switch
turns to the “LOCK” position.
3. Turn the steering wheel 1/6 of a turn to the
right or left from the straight up position.
When the ignition switch cannot be switched to
the “LOCK” position:
To unlock steering wheel
Push the ignition switch, and the steering
wheel will be automatically unlocked.
1. “Shift to Park” warning appears on the
vehicle information display and a chime
sounds.
2. Move the shift lever to the “P” (Park)
position.
CAUTION:
.
.
If the battery of the vehicle is discharged,
the push-button ignition switch cannot
be switched from the “LOCK” position.
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3. Push the ignition switch. The ignition
switch is switched to the “OFF” position.
The Intelligent Key can only be used for starting
the engine when the Intelligent Key is within
4. Open the door. The ignition switch turns to
the “LOCK” position.
If the steering lock release malfunction
indicator appears on the vehicle informa-
tion display, push the ignition switch
again while rotating the steering wheel
slightly to the right and left.
the specified operating range
.
For warnings and indicators on the vehicle
information display, see “Vehicle information
display” (P.2-21).
When the Intelligent Key battery is almost
discharged or strong radio waves are present
near the operating location, the Intelligent Key
system’s operating range becomes narrower
and may not function properly.
If the ignition switch is switched to the “LOCK”
position, the shift lever cannot be moved from
the “P” (Park) position. The shift lever can be
moved if the ignition switch is in the “ON”
position with the foot brake pedal depressed.
(See “Vehicle information display” (P.2-
21).)
If the Intelligent Key is within the operating
range, it is possible for anyone, even someone
who does not carry the Intelligent Key, to push
the ignition switch to start the engine.
.
The luggage room area is not included in
the operating range, but the Intelligent Key
may function.
.
If the Intelligent Key is placed on the
instrument panel, inside the glove box, door
pocket or the corner of the interior com-
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