SMART ENTRY AND START SYSTEM (for Entry Function) PRECAUTION


  1. CAUTION REGARDING INTERFERENCE WITH ELECTRONIC DEVICES

    CAUTION:


    • People with implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should maintain a reasonable distance between themselves and the smart entry and start system antennas. The radio waves may affect the operation of such devices. If necessary, the entry function can be disabled. Ask your dealer for details, such as the frequency of radio waves and timing of the emitted radio waves. Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.

    • User of any electrical medical device other than implantable cardiac pacemakers, cardiac resynchronization therapy-pacemakers or implantable cardioverter defibrillators should consult the manufacturer of the device for information about its operation under the influence of radio waves. Radio waves could have unexpected effects on the operation of such medical devices.

    • Ask your dealer for details for disabling the entry function Click here.

  2. PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING GTS


    1. When using the GTS with the vehicle engine switch off, connect the GTS to the vehicle and turn a courtesy light switch on and off at intervals of 1.5 seconds or less until communication between the GTS and the vehicle begins. Then select the Model Code "KEY REGIST" under manual mode and enter the following menus: Body Electrical / Entry&Start(CAN). While using the GTS, periodically turn a courtesy light switch on and off at intervals of 1.5 seconds or less to maintain communication between the GTS and the vehicle.

  3. PRECAUTION FOR REGISTRATION


    1. If replacing any of the following parts, refer to Service Bulletin.


      1. Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)

      2. Steering lock ECU (steering lock actuator assembly)

      3. ID code box (immobiliser code ECU)

      4. Electrical key transmitter sub-assembly

      5. ECM

  4. PRECAUTIONS WHEN DISCONNECTING CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL


    1. After disconnecting and reconnecting the battery cable, the entry unlock function may not operate. If this occurs, the entry unlock function can be restored by performing a wireless door lock and unlock operation.

  5. PRECAUTIONS FOR ELECTRICAL KEY TRANSMITTER SUB-ASSEMBLY


    1. The electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is a precision instrument. Be sure to observe the following:


      1. Do not subject the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly to strong physical shocks.

      2. Do not keep the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly in a high temperature area for a long time.

      3. Do not use an ultrasonic washing machine to clean the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly.

      4. Do not use the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly near any magnets or magnetized items.

      5. Do not place the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly near magnetic equipment, such as digital audio players, induction cookers, medical devices that generate low-frequency electromagnetic waves, etc.

      6. Do not attach any stickers to the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly.

      7. Do not disassemble the electrical key transmitter sub-assemblies.

      8. The mechanical key should only be used in an emergency, such as when the transmitter battery is depleted.

  6. PRECAUTIONS WHEN INSPECTING SMART ENTRY AND START SYSTEM (for Entry Function)


    1. General precaution for the smart entry and start system (for Entry Function):


      1. Always carry the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly.

    2. The smart entry and start system (for Entry Function) may not operate normally or the key detection area may decrease in the following situations:


      1. The transmitter battery is depleted.

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

      3. Wireless communication devices, such as walkie-talkies, cell phones, cordless telephones, digital audio players, portable game systems, etc., are carried together with the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly.

      4. The electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is covered by or in contact with objects made of metal, such as coins, certain types of cards, etc.

      5. Metallic film is applied to the rear window glass.

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

      7. An electrical key transmitter sub-assembly from another vehicle is nearby.

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

      9. The electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is placed near an electronic device such as a battery charger.

    3. Operating range of the smart entry and start system (for Entry Function):


      1. Due to the body design, there are some areas in which proper system operation is difficult.

      2. Even if the electrical key transmitter is in the vehicle exterior key detection area, the electrical key transmitter may not be properly detected if it is near a window, the front bumper RH side, the front bumper LH side or the center of the rear bumper.

      3. Even if the electrical key transmitter is in the vehicle interior key detection area, the electrical key transmitter may not be properly detected if it is in a location such as on the instrument panel, on the floor, inside the door pocket, inside the glove box, near the second row seats, on or behind the third row seats, in the luggage compartment or in a storage compartment.

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

    4. The smart entry and start system (for Entry Function) will not operate under the following conditions.


      1. The procedures to cancel the smart entry and start system (for Entry Function) are performed.

      2. There is no transmitter battery or the battery is depleted (the LED of the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly does not blink when an electrical key transmitter sub-assembly switch is pressed).

  7. PRECAUTIONS FOR ENTRY UNLOCK FUNCTION


    1. When unlocking the doors, make sure to press the trigger switch on the front door outside handle assembly. Pull the handle after confirming that the door has unlocked.

    2. When performing an entry unlock operation, make sure to check that the doors are unlocked before pulling a door outside handle assembly to open a door.

    3. If the door handle is pulled while the trigger switch is being pressed, in some cases the door may not unlock. If the door does not unlock, return the door handle to its original position, press the trigger switch again, check that the door has been unlocked, and then pull the door handle.

    4. When performing an entry unlock operation, if the trigger switch on the front door outside handle assembly is pressed too quickly, the door may not unlock.

    5. If an electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is within a vehicle exterior detection area, the door can be unlocked even when a person other than the person carrying the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly pressed the trigger switch on the front door outside handle assembly. However, doors other than the door for which the matching code is detected cannot be unlocked (If the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is in the vehicle exterior detection area of the driver side door and the trigger switch on the driver side door outside handle assembly is pressed, the doors can be unlocked. In some cases, the doors may be unlocked when the trigger switch on the front passenger side door outside handle assembly is pressed.).

    6. If a door is not opened after a door unlock operation, the doors automatically lock after approximately 30 seconds.

      Tech Tips

      When the auto lock function operates after an entry unlock operation, if an electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is detected in the cabin, the doors will be unlocked by the door ajar warning function.

    7. If the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is being carried together with an electrical key transmitter sub-assembly from another vehicle with a smart entry and start system (for Entry Function) and the trigger switch on the front door outside handle assembly is pressed, the time before the door is unlocked by the entry unlock operation may be more than normal.

    8. After a wireless door lock, manual door lock or key-linked door lock operation is performed with the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly in an interior detection area, an entry unlock operation cannot be performed. Therefore, when a wireless door lock operation is performed near a window or front bumper, front bumper RH, the entry unlock may not be able to be operated. To unlock the doors, perform a wireless door unlock operation.

  8. PRECAUTIONS FOR ENTRY LOCK FUNCTION


    1. When performing an entry lock operation, if the trigger switch on the front door outside handle assembly is pressed too quickly, the door may not lock.

    2. If the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is brought near the vehicle interior (window), the entry lock function may not operate. Also, the key reminder warning buzzer may sound and the entry unlock operation may stop functioning. In this case, move the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly away from the vehicle interior (window), perform an entry lock operation, and then perform an entry unlock operation.

    3. If the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is being carried and a lock operation is performed from the driver door while the driver door is open (the door is ajar), the door ajar warning does not operate.

    4. If the electrical key transmitter is placed in a location such as on the instrument panel, on the floor, inside the door pocket, on or behind the third row seats, in the luggage compartment, in the glove box or in a storage compartment, the electrical key transmitter reminder warning function may not operate and the electrical key transmitter may be locked inside the vehicle when a door lock operation is performed. Always carry the electrical key transmitter.

      Note

      If the electrical key transmitter is inside the vehicle but outside the detection area (on the instrument panel, on the floor, on or behind the third row seats, inside the door pocket, in the glove box, in the luggage compartment or in a storage compartment) and a door lock operation is performed, the key lock-in prevention function will not operate and the electrical key transmitter will be locked inside the vehicle. To prevent key lock-in, perform the inspection with one of the door windows open.