ENTRY AND START SYSTEM(for Start Function) SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

  1. SYSTEM FUNCTION

    Function

    Outline

    Push-button start function

    for Multi-Mode Manual Transaxle:

    When the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is brought into the vehicle and verified, this function changes the power source or starts the engine when the engine switch and brake pedal are operated.*1

    for Manual Transaxle:

    When the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is brought into the vehicle and verified, this function changes the power source or starts the engine when the engine switch and clutch pedal are operated.*2

    Transmitter battery saving function for key

    If a switch on the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is pressed and held, this function stops transmission of the signal after approximately 20 seconds to save transmitter battery power.

    Transmitter battery saving mode function

    • If the unlock switch of the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is pressed twice while the lock switch is being pressed, the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly LED blinks 4 times and enters transmitter battery saving mode.

    • The entry and start system does not operate while in transmitter battery saving mode.

    • If a button of the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is pressed, transmitter battery saving mode will be canceled.

    Key cancel function

    Cancels the entry and start system when certain operations are performed.

    Immobiliser function

    Allows the engine to be started only using registered electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies to prevent an unauthorized engine start.

    Automatic power off function

    • for Multi-Mode Manual Transaxle:

    • With the shift lever in N and the engine switch on (ACC) (the engine is not started and the vehicle is not moving), the power automatically turns off when the vehicle is left as is for 20 minutes or more.

    • With the shift lever in N and the engine switch on (IG) (the engine is not started and the vehicle is not moving), the power automatically turns off when the vehicle is left as is for 60 minutes or more.

    • for Manual Transaxle:

    • With the engine switch on (ACC) (the engine is not started and the vehicle is not moving), the power automatically turns off when the vehicle is left as is for 20 minutes or more.

    • With the engine switch on (IG) (the engine is not started and the vehicle is not moving), the power automatically turns off when the vehicle is left as is for 60 minutes or more.
    Tip:

    • *1: If an emergency stop was performed (the engine switch was pressed quickly three times or more, or pressed and held for 2 seconds or more) while driving, the engine can be started again if driving at more than 10 km/h, by moving the shift lever to N and pressing the engine switch.

    • *2: If an emergency stop was performed (the engine switch was pressed quickly three times or more, or pressed and held for 2 seconds or more) while driving, the engine can be started again if driving at more than 10 km/h, by pressing the engine switch.

  2. DETECTION AREA

    Note:

    • Depending on the vehicle body shape, the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly may not operate in certain locations.

    • Even if the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is in the vehicle exterior key detection area, the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly may not be properly detected if the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is near a window, door handle or the center of the rear bumper.

    • Even if the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is in the vehicle interior key detection area, the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly may not be properly detected if the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is on the instrument panel, in the glove box, center pillar RH, center pillar LH or on the floor.

    • Depending on the way the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is held, the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly may not operate properly.

    • The key detection area may reduce in size or the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly may not be properly detected under the following conditions:

      • The transmitter battery is depleted.

      • There are TV towers, electric power plants, broadcasting stations, gas stations or other facilities that generate strong radio waves or electrical noise nearby.

      • Electronic devices such as cell phones, etc. are carried with the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly.

      • The electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is covered by or in contact with a metal object.

      • A radio wave type keyless entry system or wireless remote is operated nearby.

      • The electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is placed near high-voltage equipment or equipment that emits electrical noise.

    1. The request signal sent from the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) is transmitted from indoor electrical key antenna assembly (center pillar LH, center pillar RH and back door) to form the key detection area. The detection area formed by indoor electrical key antenna assembly (center pillar LH, center pillar RH and back door) has a detection range of 0.7 to 1 m (2.30 to 3.28 ft.) from the door handles and rear bumper (No. 3 indoor electrical key antenna assembly (back door)).

    2. The detection area of the No. 3 indoor electrical key antenna assembly (back door) is formed when the glass hatch opener switch assembly is pushed.

    3. The detection area inside the vehicle is formed and the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is detected when any of the following conditions are met: 1) the driver door is opened or closed, 2) the brake pedal*1 or clutch pedal*2 is depressed, 3) the engine switch is operated, 4) the conditions required for various warnings are met, or 5) the entry door lock/unlock function is operated.

      • *1: for Multi-Mode Manual Transaxle

      • *2: for Manual Transaxle