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Precaution [10/2022 - 11/2023]

  1. PRECAUTION FOR DISCONNECTING CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL 
    NOTE:

    When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal, initialize the following systems after the cable is reconnected.

    FOR HV MODEL

    System Name See Procedure
    Lane Control System Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2022 - 11/2023]
    Parking Support Brake System
    Pre-collision System
    Lighting System (EXT) (w/ AFS)
    Power Door Lock Control System
    Power Back Door System
    FOR GASOLINE MODEL

    System Name See Procedure
    Stop and Start System Refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2022 - 11/2023]
    Lane Control System
    Parking Support Brake System
    Pre-collision System
    Lighting System (EXT) (w/ AFS)
    Power Door Lock Control System
    Power Back Door System
  2. PRECAUTIONS FOR HANDS FREE POWER BACK DOOR (w/ Hands Free Power Back Door) 
    1. In the following situations, the hands free power back door may operate unintentionally if the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is near or within the rear door exterior detection area:

      HINT: 

      Refer to smart key system (for Entry Function)

      Refer to PRECAUTION [10/2022 - 11/2023]

      • When a large amount of water is applied to the rear bumper, such as when the vehicle is being washed or in heavy rain.
      • When dirt is wiped off the rear bumper.
      • When a small animal or small object, such as a ball, moves under the rear bumper.
      • When an object is moved from under the rear bumper.
      • If someone is swinging their legs while sitting on the rear bumper.
      • If the legs or another part of someone's body contacts the rear bumper while passing by the vehicle.
      • When the vehicle is parked near an electrical noise source which affects the sensitivity of the Hands Free Power Back Door, such as a pay parking spot, gas station, electrically heated road, or fluorescent light.
      • When the vehicle is near a TV tower, electric power plant, radio station, large display, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise.
      • When the vehicle is parked in a place where objects such as plants are near the rear bumper.
      • If luggage, etc. is set near the rear bumper.
      • If accessories or a vehicle cover is installed/removed near the rear bumper.
      • When the vehicle is being towed.
    2. In the following situations, the hands free power back door may not operate normally:
      • When a foot remains under the rear bumper.
      • If the rear bumper is strongly hit with a foot or is touched for a while.
      • When standing excessively close to the rear bumper.
      • When an external radio wave source interferes with the communication between the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly and the vehicle.
      • When the vehicle is parked near metal, or an external radio wave or electrical noise source which affects the sensitivity of the Hands Free Power Back Door, such as a pay parking spot, gas station, electrically heated road, fluorescent light, or metal plate.
      • When the vehicle is near a TV tower, electric power plant, radio station, large display, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise.
      • When a large amount of water is applied to the rear bumper, such as when the vehicle is being washed or in heavy rain.
      • When mud, snow, ice, etc. is attached to the rear bumper.
      • When the vehicle has been parked for a while near objects that may move and contact the rear bumper, such as plants.
      • When an accessory is installed to the rear bumper.
    3. In the following situations, the hands free power back door will not operate:
      • When any of the following conditions are met:
        • The "System Settings" item is set to a value other than "ON" using the customization function via the multi-information display in the combination meter assembly (The default setting is "ON").

          Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [12/2019 - 11/2023] 

        • The "Kick Sensor" item is set to a value other than "ON" using the customization function via the multi-information display in the combination meter assembly (The default setting is "ON").

          Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [12/2019 - 11/2023] 

        • The "Kick Sensor Function" item is set to a value other than "ON" using the GTS customization function (The default setting is "ON").

          Refer to CUSTOMIZE PARAMETERS [12/2019 - 11/2023] 

      • When the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is outside of the power back door operation detection area.
      • When the entry function does not operate because of wave interference.
      • Ignition switch is ON or ACC.