4-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
173 amount of time such as when the electronic key is left somewhere, the function of the electronic key stops to reduce depletion of the battery.
In this case, function can automatically be restored by moving the
position of the key such as by lifting it up.
n Conditions affecting operation
The smart key system uses weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication between
the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the
smart key system, wireless remote
control and immobilizer system from operating properly.( Ways of coping:
�P. 579)
lWhen the electronic key battery is depleted
lNear a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station,
large display, airport or other facility that generates strong radio
waves or electrical noise
lWhen carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or
other wireless communication device
lWhen the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following metallic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
• Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
lWhen other wireless keys( that emit radio waves) are being used nearby
lWhen carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that emit radio waves
• Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless communication devices
• Another vehicle’ s electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants( PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
lIf window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are
attached to the rear window
lWhen the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic devices
lWhen the vehicle is parked in a
pay parking spot where radio waves are emitted
nNote for the entry function
lEven when the electronic key is within the effective range( detection areas), the system may not
operate properly in the following cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, luggage room, floor, or in the door pockets or glove box when the EV system is started or power switch modes are changed.
• The electronic key is blocked by a body between the electronic key
and the vehicle when the door is unlocked.
lDo not leave the electronic key on
top of the instrument panel, near the door pockets or glove box
when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave reception conditions, it may be detected by
the antenna outside the cabin and the door will become lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the electronic key inside the vehicle.
lAs long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the
doors may be locked or unlocked by anyone. However, only the
doors detecting the electronic key
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Before driving