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3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Conditions affecting the operation of
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the smart entry & start system or wire-
less remote control
P.169
If the smart entry & start system or the
■
wireless remote control does not oper-
ate properly
Use the mechanical key to lock and unlock
the doors. (P.472)
Replace the key battery with a new one if it
is depleted. (P.429)
If the 12-volt battery is discharged
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The doors cannot be locked and unlocked
using the smart entry & start system or
wireless remote control. Lock or unlock the
doors using the mechanical key. (P.472)
Customization
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Settings (e.g. unlocking function using a
key) can be changed.
(Customizable features: P.498)
WARNING
To prevent an accident
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Observe the following precautions while
driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door
opening and an occupant being thrown
out of the vehicle, resulting in death or
serious injury.
● Ensure that all doors are properly
closed and locked.
Do not pull the inside door handle
●
while driving.
For Korea: Be especially careful for the
front doors, as the doors may be
opened even if the inside lock buttons
are in locked position.
Except for Korea: Be especially careful
for the driver's door, as the door may
be opened even if the inside lock but-
ton is in locked position.
Set the rear door child-protector locks
●
when children are seated in the rear
seats.
When opening or closing a door
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Check the surroundings of the vehicle
such as whether the vehicle is on an
incline, whether there is enough space
for a door to open and whether a strong
wind is blowing. When opening or clos-
ing the door, hold the door handle tightly
to prepare for any unpredictable move-
ment.
When using the wireless remote con-
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trol and operating the power windows
or moon roof (except for Korea)
Operate the power window or the moon
roof after checking to make sure that
there is no possibility of any passenger
having any of their body parts caught in
the window or moon roof. Also, do not
allow children to operate the wireless
remote control. It is possible for children
and other passengers to get caught in
the power window or moon roof.
Unlocking and locking the doors
from the inside
Door lock switches (to
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lock/unlock)
1
Locks all the doors
2 Unlocks all the doors
Inside lock buttons (to lock)
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Push down the inside lock button to
lock the door.