OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
Unreleased steering lock warning
Keyless push start system
(if equipped)
NOTICE
If the steering lock remains engaged when
you press the engine switch to change the
ignition mode to ON, the information dis-
play in the instrument cluster shows the
message: “TRN. STEERING WHEEL TO
RELEASE LOCK”. Refer to “Information
display” in “BEFORE DRIVING” section for
details.
Do not leave the engine switch in
ACC or ON mode when the engine is
not running. Avoid using the radio or
other electric accessories for a long
time when the engine switch is in
ACC or ON mode when the engine is
not running, otherwise the lead-acid
battery may discharge.
Provided the keyless push start system
remote controller is within the interior work-
able area (refer to the related explanation
in this section), you can use the engine
switch for starting the engine and selecting
an ignition mode (ACC or ON). In addition,
the following functions can be used:
NOTE:
NOTE:
• Keyless entry function. Refer to “Keyless
push start system remote controller /
keyless entry system transmitter (if
equipped)” in “BEFORE DRIVING” sec-
tion for details.
• Locking and unlocking doors (including
the tailgate) using a request switch.
Refer to “Keyless push start system
remote controller / keyless entry system
transmitter (if equipped)” in “BEFORE
DRIVING” section for details.
The steering lock may not be released and
the immobilizer/keyless push start system
warning light turns on if some load is
applied on the steering wheel. If this hap-
pens, turn the steering wheel system to the
right or left to relieve it from the load before
you press the engine switch again to
change to the desired ignition mode.
In the presence of strong radio wave or
noise, you may not be able to change the
ignition mode to ACC or ON or to start the
engine using the engine switch. In this
case, the information display in the instru-
ment cluster will show the following mes-
sage: KEY FOB NOT DETECTED.
• Immobilizer (anti-theft) function. Refer to
“Immobilizer system” in “BEFORE DRIV-
ING” section for details.
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