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Keys and doors/Keyless access with push–button start system
! Mexico-spec. models
IFT
RLVDE1413-2269
14AHC
DENSO
& Tips
! Operating range tips
Regarding malfunction:
The keyless access function may not
operate properly due to the following
reasons.
. The access key fob is placed too close
to the vehicle body (in this case, repeat
the operation from further away).
. The access key fob is placed near the
ground or in an elevated location from the
ground, even if it is in the operating range.
. The status of the access key fob and
the radio wave conditions around the
vehicle (in this case, perform the proce-
dure described in “Locking and unlocking”
F9-17.)
Precautions:
. 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. Please note that the
keyless access function is only available
for the following items when the access
key fob is detected within operating range.
– Door handle
– Door lock sensor
– Trunk opener button
. It is not possible to lock the doors 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 access key fob may be
locked inside the vehicle. Before locking,
make sure that you have the access key
fob.
. The operating ranges may be reduced,
or the keyless access function may not
operate in the following cases:
– When the battery of the access key
fob is discharged
– When the access key fob is 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)
– While talking on a cell phone
In such a case, perform the procedure
described in “Locking and unlocking” F9-
17
. When an access key fob is in the
operating range, if the door handle be-
comes wet due to exposure to a signifi-
cant amount of water when the vehicle is
washed or during heavy rain, the doors
may be locked or unlocked.
! Keyless access function tips
. Turn off the push-button ignition switch
before locking the doors using the keyless
access function. It is not possible to lock
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