4-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
177 amount of time.
• The smart key system has not been used for a few days or longer.
lIf the smart key system has not been used for 14 days or longer,
the doors cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver’ s door.
In this case, take hold of the
driver’ s door handle, or use the wireless remote control or the
mechanical key, to unlock the doors.
n Turning an electronic key to battery-saving mode
lWhen battery-saving mode is set, battery depletion is minimized by
stopping the electronic key from receiving radio waves.
Press twice while pressing
and holding. Confirm that the
electronic key indicator flashes 4 times.
While the battery-saving mode is set, the smart key system cannot be used. To cancel the function, press any of the electronic key buttons.
Electronic keys that will not be used for long periods of time can be set to the battery-saving mode in advance.
n When electronic key function stops
If the position of the electronic key has not changed for a certain 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.
nConditions affecting operation
The smart key system, wireless remote control and immobilizer system use 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. 632)
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 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 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
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Before driving