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●If the electronic key is inside the vehicle and a door handle becomes wet during a car wash, a message may be shown on the multi-information display and a buzzer will sound outside the vehicle. To turn off the alarm, lock all the doors.
●The lock sensor may not work properly if it comes into contact with ice, snow, mud, etc. Clean
the lock sensor and attempt to operate it again.
●A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle may prevent the doors from being
unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the original position and check that the doors unlock
before pulling the door handle again.
●If there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take slightly longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.
■ When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
●To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft.( 2 m) of the vehicle.
●The smart key system can be deactivated in advance.( �P. 674)
●Battery-saving mode can reduce the power consumption of electronic keys.( �P. 179)
■ 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.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly.( The alarm may go off
accidentally, or the door lock prevention may not operate.)
■ If the smart key system does not operate properly
●If the doors cannot be locked or unlocked, perform the following.
• Bring the electronic key close to the door handle and perform a lock or unlock operation.
• Use the wireless remote control.
If the doors cannot be locked or unlocked by perform the above, use the mechanical key.( �P. 642)
However, if the mechanical key is used while the alarm system is set, the warning will sound.( �P. 66)
●If the EV system cannot be started, refer to P. 643
■ Customization
Settings( e. g. smart key system) can be changed.( Customizable features: �P. 674)
If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting,
refer to the explanations for the following operations.
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the wireless remote control or mechanical key.( �P. 159, 642)
●Starting the EV system and changing power switch modes:
�P. 643
●Stopping the EV system: �P. 231
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Before driving