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Push-Button Ignition Switch
3-1. Push-Button Ignition Switch
& Safety Precautions
Refer to“ Safety Precautions” FP107. s03bg
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& Operating Range for Push- Button Start System s03bg01
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. – On the instrument panel – On the floor – Inside the glove box – Inside the door trim pocket – On the rear seat – On the rear shelf – Inside the trunk
. 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” FP401. In such a case, replace the battery immediately. Refer to“ Replacing Battery of Access Key Fob” FP457.
& Switching Power Status
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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 neutral( MT models) or the select lever in the“ P” position( CVT models).
3. Press the push-button ignition switch without depressing the clutch pedal( MT models) or brake pedal( CVT models). 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 push-button ignition switch is