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INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS
3-1. PUSH-BUTTON IGNI- TION SWITCH s03bg
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS s03bg04
Refer to“ Safety Precautions” FP131.
OPERATING RANGE FOR PUSH-BUTTON START SYS- TEM s03bg01
. When operating the push-button ignition switch or starting the hybrid system, if the access key fob battery is discharged, perform the procedure described in“ If Access Key Fob Does Not Operate Properly” FP456. In such a case, replace the battery immediately. Refer to“ Replacing Battery of Access Key Fob” FP517.
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Antennas Operating range
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NOTE
. If the access key fob is not detected within the operating range of the antennas inside the vehicle, the pushbutton ignition switch and the hybrid system 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 hybrid system.
. Do not leave the access key fob in the following places. It may become impossible to operate the push-button ignition switch and the hybrid system start.
– On the instrument panel – On the floor – Inside the glove box – Inside the door trim pocket – On the rear seat – At the corner of the cargo area
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Operation indicator Push-button ignition switch
The power status 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. Make sure the select lever is in the“ P” 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 hybrid system is stopped and the push-button ignition switch is in“ ACC” or“ ON”, the operation indicator on the push-button ignition switch illuminates in orange.