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Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)
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If an alarm sounds or a warning message is displayed
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warning messages shown on
the multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidents result-
ing from erroneous operation. Take appropriate measures in response to any warning
message on the multi-information display.
The following table describes situations and correction procedures when only an alarm
sounds.
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When an exterior alarm sounds once for 5 seconds
Situation: An attempt was made to lock the vehicle while a door was open.
Correction procedure: Close all of the doors and lock the doors again.
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When an interior alarm pings repeatedly
Situation: The power switch was turned to ACC while the driver' s door was open (The
driver' s door was opened when the power switch was in ACC).
Correction procedure: Turn the power switch off and close the driver' s door.
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Conditions affecting operation
The smart access system with push-button start, wireless remote control and immobilizer
system use weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication between
the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart access system
with push-button start, wireless remote control and immobilizer system from operating
properly.
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When the electronic key battery is depleted
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Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display, airport
or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
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When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following metallic
objects
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Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
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1-5. Entering/exiting the vehicle and loading luggage
When locking or unlocking the doors
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The system can be operated when the elec-
tronic key is within about 2.3 ft. (0.7 m) of an
outside door handle. (Only the doors detecting
the key can be operated.)
When starting the hybrid system or chang-
B
ing power switch modes
The system can be operated when the elec-
tronic key is inside the vehicle.
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