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OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE
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NOTE:
• You do not need to keep the engine
switch pressed until the engine starts.
• In the presence of strong radio wave or
noise, you may not be able to change
the ignition mode to ACC or ON or to
start the engine using the engine switch.
In this case, the information display in
the instrument cluster will show the fol-
lowing message: KEY FOB NOT
DETECTED.
Unreleased steering lock warning
If the steering lock remains engaged when
you press the engine switch to change the
ignition mode to ON, the information dis-
play in the instrument cluster shows the
message: “TRN. STEERING WHEEL TO
RELEASE LOCK”. Refer to “Information
display” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” sec-
tion for details.
NOTE:
The steering lock may not be released and
the immobilizer/keyless push start system
warning light turns on if some load is
applied on the steering wheel. If this hap-
pens, turn the steering wheel to the right or
left to relieve it from the load before you
press the engine switch again to change to
the desired ignition mode.
Keyless push start system
(if equipped)
Provided the keyless push start system
remote controller is within the interior work-
able area (refer to the related explanation
in this section), you can use the engine
switch for starting the engine and selecting
an ignition mode (ACC or ON). In addition,
the following functions can be used:
• Keyless entry function. Refer to “Keyless
push start system remote controller /
keyless entry system transmitter” in the
“BEFORE DRIVING” section for details.
• Locking and unlocking doors (including
the tailgate) using a request switch.
Refer to “Keyless push start system
remote controller / keyless entry system
transmitter” in the “BEFORE DRIVING”
section for details.
• Immobilizer (anti-theft) function. Refer to
“Immobilizer system” in the “BEFORE
DRIVING” section for details.
NOTICE
Do not leave the engine switch in
ACC or ON mode when the engine is
not running. Avoid using the radio or
other electric accessories for a long
time when the engine switch is in
ACC or ON mode when the engine is
not running, otherwise the lead-acid
battery may discharge.