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Push-button ignition switch
3-1. Push-button ignition switch
& Safety precautions
Refer to“ Safety precautions” FP121.
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& Operating range for pushbutton start system
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1 Antennas 2 Operating range
NOTE
. If the access key fob is not detected within the operating range of the antennas inside the vehicle, the push-button ignition switch and the engine start cannot be operated.
. Even when the access key fob is outside the vehicle, if it is placed too close to the glass, it may be possible to switch the power or to start the engine.
. Do not leave the access key fob in the following places. It may become impossible to operate the pushbutton ignition switch and the engine start. It may also cause a false warning to issue although no malfunction actually occurs, or not to issue a warning when any malfunction occurs. – On the instrument panel – On the floor – Inside the glove box – Inside the door trim pocket – On the rear seat – In the cargo area
. When operating the push-button ignition switch or starting the engine, if the access key fob battery is discharged, perform the procedure described in“ Access key fob – if access key fob does not operate properly” FP460. In such a case, replace the battery immediately. Refer to“ Replacing battery of access key fob” FP512.
& Switching power status
1 Operation indicator 2 Push-button ignition switch
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The power is switched every time the push-button ignition switch is pressed.
1. Carry the access key fob, and sit in the driver’ s seat.
2. Shift the select lever into the“ P”/“ N” position.
3. Press the push-button ignition switch without depressing the brake pedal. Every time the button is pressed, the power is switched in the sequence of“ OFF”,“ ACC”,“ ON” and“ OFF”. When the engine is stopped and the pushbutton ignition switch is in“ ACC” or“ ON”, the operation indicator on the push-button ignition switch illuminates