Door Lock - Smart Key System

DOOR LOCK: SMART KEY SYSTEM: PRECAUTION

PRECAUTION

1. NOTICE FOR INITIALIZATION
When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, initialize the following system(s) after the cable is reconnected.






2. NOTICE FOR HYBRID SYSTEM ACTIVATION
When the warning light is illuminated or the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, pressing the power switch may not start the system on the first try. If so, press the power switch again.
3. SMART KEY SYSTEM OPERATION PRECAUTIONS
(a) General entry functions:
(1) Functions and operating ranges:
The functions will not operate if the key is not within the detection areas described below. Furthermore, the functions may not operate or their operating range may decrease if the battery is depleted or strong radio waves or noise are present. There are also areas in which the functions may not operate properly due to the shape of the vehicle body.

- Entry lock and entry unlock:
Applicable within approximately 0.7 to 1.0 m (2.3 to 3.3 ft.) radius of each front outside door handle. However, this function may not operate if the key is near the windows or outside door handles.
- Entry ignition:
Applicable within vehicle interior. This function may not operate if the key is placed on the instrument panel, on the rear package tray, in the glove box, or on the floor. If the key is placed outside of the vehicle near a window, this function may not operate.
- Entry back door unlock:
Applicable within approximately 0.7 to 1.0 m (2.3 to 3.3 ft.) radius of the back door opening switch. However, this function may not operate if the key is placed near the center of the rear bumper.
(2) The smart key system uses very faint radio waves:
The entry functions and wireless door lock control functions may not operate properly (unable to operate the entry lock, unlock, ignition and back door unlock functions, or a false alarm is issued) in the situations described below. If so, use the mechanical key to lock or unlock the driver's door and insert the key into the key slot to start the engine.

- A facility that generates strong radio waves is nearby, such as a TV tower, electronic power plant or broadcasting station.
- The user is carrying a wireless communication device, such as a wireless transmitter or portable telephone, along with the key.
- The key is covered with a metal object or is placed near a metal object.
- A radio wave type wireless door lock control is being used in the vicinity.
- The key is near electrical appliances.

(b) Smart key system inoperative conditions:
The entry function will not operate under the conditions listed below.
- The key cancel switch provided below the driver's side instrument panel is turned ON.
- The key is inserted into the key slot.
- The key battery is depleted (the indicator light does not flash when the switches on the key are pressed).