Keys and doors/Keyless access with push-button start system
When the access key fob is within either of
the operating ranges of the front doors, the
LED indicator on the access key fob
flashes. When the keyless access func-
tions are disabled, the LED indicator does
not flash unless a button on the access key
fob is pressed.
NOTE
. If the access key fob is placed too
close to the vehicle body, the keyless
access functions may not operate
properly. If they do not operate prop-
erly, repeat the operation from further
away.
. If the access key fob is placed near
the ground or in an elevated location
from the ground, even if it is in the
indicated operating range, the keyless
access function may not operate prop-
erly.
. When the access key fob is within
the operating range, it is possible for
anyone, even someone who is not
carrying the access key fob, to operate
the keyless access function. Note that
the keyless access function can be
operated only by the door handle, door
lock sensor, rear gate opener button or
rear lock button in the operating range
in which the access key fob is detected.
. It is not possible to lock the doors
and rear gate using the keyless access
function when the access key fob is
inside the vehicle. However, depending
on the status of the access key fob and
the environmental conditions, the ac-
cess key fob may be locked inside the
vehicle. Before locking the vehicle,
make sure that you have the access
key fob.
. When the battery of the access key
fob is discharged, or when operating it
in a location with strong radio waves or
noise (e.g., near a radio tower, power
plant, broadcast station or an area
where wireless equipment is used), or
while talking on a cell phone, the
operating ranges may be reduced, or
the keyless access function may not
operate.
In such a case, perform the procedure
described in “Locking and unlocking”
F9-17.
. The doors may lock or unlock when
the car is being washed or exposed to a
significant amount of water that con-
tacts the door handle while the key fob
is still in the operating range.
! How to lock and unlock
It is possible to perform the following
operations when you are carrying the
access key fob.
. Lock and unlock the doors
2-7
. Unlock and lock rear gate
NOTE
. It is not possible to lock the doors
and rear gate using the keyless access
function when the push-button ignition
switch is in the “ACC” or “ON” position.
Refer to “Switching power status” F3-
7.
. If the door handle is gripped with a
gloved hand, the door lock may not be
released.
. If the door lock sensor is touched
three times or more repeatedly, the
system will ignore the sensor opera-
tion.
. When performing the locking proce-
dure too quickly, locking may not have
been completed. After performing the
locking procedure, it is recommended
to pull the REAR door handle to confirm
that the doors have been locked.
. If any of the doors (or the rear gate)
are not fully closed, the following will
occur to alert you that the doors (or the
rear gate) are not properly closed.
– an electronic chirp sounds five
times.
– the hazard warning flashers flash
five times.
. It is possible to lock the doors even
when one of the doors is open. After
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