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switch modes are changed.
wash the vehicle:
ꢀ Place the electronic key in a location 2
m (6 ft.) or more away from the vehi-
cle. (Take care to ensure that the key
is not stolen.)
ꢀ Set the electronic key to battery-sav-
ing mode to disable the smart entry &
start system. (P.111)
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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 wave recep-
tion conditions, it may be detected by
the antenna outside the cabin and the
doors will become lockable from the
outside, possibly trapping the elec-
tronic key inside the vehicle.
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If the electronic key is inside the vehi-
cle and a door handle becomes wet
during a car wash, a message may be
shown on the multi-information dis-
play and a buzzer will sound outside
the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock
both side doors.
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As long as the electronic key is within
the effective range, the doors may be
locked or unlocked by anyone. How-
ever, only the doors detecting the
electronic key can be used to unlock
the vehicle.
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The lock sensor may not work prop-
erly if it comes into contact with ice,
snow, mud, etc. Clean the lock sensor
and attempt to operate it again.
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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.
A sudden handle operation or a han-
dle operation immediately after enter-
ing 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.
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 locked after
approximately 30 seconds if the doors
are not opened and closed.)
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Unlocking the vehicle may take more
time if another electronic key is within
the effective range.
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If the wireless remote control is used
to lock the doors when the electronic
key is near the vehicle, there is a pos-
sibility that the door may not be
unlocked by the entry function. (Use
the wireless remote control to unlock
the doors.)
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When the vehicle is not driven for
extended periods
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not
leave the electronic key within 2 m (6
ft.) of the vehicle.
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The smart entry & start system can be
deactivated in advance. (P.113)
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Touching the door lock or unlock sen-
sor while wearing gloves may prevent
lock or unlock operation.
Setting the electronic key to bat-
tery-saving mode helps to reduce key
battery depletion. (P.111)
Vehicles without a double locking sys-
tem: When the lock operation is per-
formed using the lock sensor,
recognition signals will be shown up to
three consecutive times. After this, no
recognition signals will be given.
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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.
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If the door handle becomes wet while
the electronic key is within the effec-
tive range, the door may lock and
unlock repeatedly. In this case, follow
the following correction procedures to
Depending on the position and holding
condition of the electronic key, the key
may not be detected correctly and the