174 4-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
can be used to unlock the vehicle.
lEven if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to start the EV system if the electronic key is near the window.
lThe doors may unlock 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 60 seconds if the doors are not opened
and closed.)
lIf the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the
electronic key is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door
may not be unlocked by the entry function.( Use the wireless remote control to unlock the doors.)
lTouching the door lock sensor while wearing gloves may delay or
prevent lock operation. Remove
the gloves and touch the lock sensor again.
lWhen the lock operation is performed using the lock sensor, recognition signals will be shown up
to two consecutive times. After this, no recognition signals will be
given.
lIf the door handle becomes wet while the electronic key is within
the effective range, the door may lock and unlock repeatedly. In that
case, follow the following correction procedures to wash the vehicle:
• Place the electronic key in a location 6 ft.( 2 m) or more away from the vehicle.( Take care to ensure
that the key is not stolen.)
• Set the electronic key to battery-saving mode to disable the smart key system.( �P. 172)
lIf 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.
lThe 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.
lA 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.
lIf there is another electronic key in the detection area, it may take
slightly longer to unlock the doors after the door handle is gripped.
nWhen the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
lTo prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within
6 ft.( 2 m) of the vehicle.
lThe smart key system can be deactivated in advance.
lSetting the electronic key to battery-saving mode helps to reduce key battery depletion.( �P. 172)
nTo 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.)
nIf the smart key system does not operate properly
lIf the doors cannot be locked or
unlocked, perform the following.
• Bring the electronic key close to