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Operation of each component
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■ When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
● To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2
m) of the vehicle.
● The smart key system can be deactivated in advance. (P. 449)
■ To operate the system properly
● Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get
the electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from
the outside of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the
key may not be detected correctly and the system may not operate prop-
erly. (The alarm may go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention function
may not operate.)
● Do not leave the electronic key inside the luggage compartment.
The key confinement prevention function may not operate, depending on
the location of the key (close to a spare tire, the inside edge of the luggage
compartment), conditions (inside a metal bag, close to metallic objects) and
the radio waves in the surrounding area. (P. 105)
■ If the smart key system does not operate properly
● Locking and unlocking the doors: Use the mechanical key. (P. 410)
● Unlocking the trunk: P. 106
● Starting the engine: P. 411
■ When the electronic key battery is fully depleted
P. 358
■ Customization
Settings (e. g. operation signal) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P. 449)
■ If the smart key system has been deactivated in a customized setting
● Locking and unlocking the doors: P. 97, 410
● Unlocking the trunk: P. 103, 106
● Starting the engine and changing engine switch modes: P. 411
● Stopping the engine: P. 160