FUNCTION OF MAIN COMPONENTS
Start System
The main components in the start system have the following functions:
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| Key |
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Emits radio waves into the cabin to determine whether the key is in the interior actuation area. |
| Door Control Receiver |
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| Power Management Control ECU |
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| Smart Key ECU Assembly |
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| Stop Light Switch*1 | Detects that the brake pedal is depressed and outputs the signal to the power management control ECU. |
| Immobiliser Code ECU |
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| Steering Lock Actuator Assembly |
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| ECM | Outputs the engine full combustion signal to the power management control ECU when the engine starts. |
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Sounds the buzzer and illuminates the smart warning light according to the activation signal from the smart key ECU assembly. |
| Shift Lock Control ECU*1 | Outputs the P detection switch signal to the power management control ECU. |
| Park/Neutral Position Switch*1 | Outputs the shift position signal to the power management control ECU. |
| Clutch Start Switch Assembly*2 | Detects that the clutch pedal is depressed and outputs the signal to the power management control ECU. |
*1: Models with CVT
*2: Models with M/T
Entry System
The main components in the entry system have the following functions:
| Component | Function | |
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| Key |
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| Main Body ECU |
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| Smart Key ECU Assembly |
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| Outside Door Handle | Door Oscillator | Emits the radio waves created by the smart key ECU assembly. |
| Unlock Sensor | Detects the entry unlock operation. | |
| Lock Sensor | Detects the entry lock operation. | |
| Door Electrical Key Oscillator LH and RH | Transmits the request signals. | |
| Outside Electrical Key Oscillator | Receives the request signal from the smart key ECU assembly, and creates an actuation area in the around back door. | |
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Emits radio waves into the cabin to determine whether the key is in the interior actuation area. | |
| Door Control Receiver |
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| Back Door Opener Switch | Outputs the back door opener switch on/off signal to the main body ECU via the smart key ECU assembly. | |
| Back Door Lock Switch | Outputs the back door lock switch on/off signal to the smart key ECU assembly. | |
| Front Door W/Motor Lock Assembly |
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| Back Door Lock Assembly |
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| Front Door Courtesy Light Switch | Detects whether the door is open (switch: on) or closed (switch: off) and outputs it to the main body ECU. | |
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| Wireless Door Lock Buzzer | Sounds to inform the driver of malfunctions in the entry and start system. | |
| Turn Signal Flasher Assembly | Flashes the hazard warning lights as an answer back according to the signal from the main body ECU. | |
OPERATING CONDITION
The special functions of the entry and start system only work when the key is in the actuation area formed by the 5 oscillators.
The indoor electrical key oscillator (front) and indoor electrical key oscillator (rear) form the interior actuation area.
The door electrical key oscillator LH, door electrical key oscillator RH and outside electrical key oscillator form the exterior actuation area.
Actuation Area
| Actuation Area | Details |
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| Interior | The interior actuation area of the indoor electrical key oscillators (front, rear) is formed when the driver door is opened or closed, when the engine switch is pressed, when a warning is activated, or when the lock sensor is on, when the brake pedal (CVT) is press or when the clutch pedal (M/T) is pressed. |
| Exterior | The exterior actuation area formed by the door electrical key oscillators (LH, RH) and outside electrical key oscillator (back door) is approximately 0.7 to 1.0 m (2.3 to 3.3 ft.) from the outside handle of the front doors, or the center of the rear bumper. |
| Front Door Around | The exterior actuation area of the door electrical key oscillators (LH, RH) is formed by transmitting a request signal every 0.25 seconds while the engine switch is OFF and each door is locked. In this way it detects the proximity of a key. When locking the door using the lock switch on the outer door handle, the actuation area is formed when the lock switch is pressed. |
| Back Door Around |
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SYSTEM CONTROL
Start Function
The start function has different power source patterns to suit the brake pedal state and shift lever position (for CVT models).
| Pattern | Brake Pedal | Shift Lever | Power Source Pattern |
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| A | Depressed | P or N Position |
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| B | Not Depressed | P Position |
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| C | Except P Position |
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| D | - | P Position |
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| E | - | Except P Position |
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Note
Normally, the operation of the engine switch is disabled while the vehicle is being driven. However, in an emergency, by pushing the engine switch for approximately 2 seconds or more or pushing the engine switch 3 times or more in a row, the driver can stop the engine while the vehicle is in motion.
If no signals are transmitted to the power management control ECU due to malfunctions in the stop light switch or park/neutral position switch assembly, the engine may not start when the engine switch is pressed with the brake pedal depressed. In such cases, performing the following procedure may enable the engine to start: 1) press the engine switch to turn the power source from OFF to ACC, and 2) press the engine switch again and hold it for 15 seconds or more.
The above 2 operations must be applied only in emergency situations. Under normal conditions, the engine must not be stopped by pressing the engine switch during while or started without depressing the brake pedal when the shift lever is in any position other than P or N.
The start function has different power source patterns to suit the clutch pedal (for M/T models).
| Pattern | Clutch Pedal | Power Source Pattern |
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| A | Depressed |
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| B | Not Depressed |
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Note
Normally, the operation of the engine switch is disabled while the vehicle is being driven. However, in an emergency, by pushing the engine switch for approximately 2 seconds or more or pushing the engine switch 3 times or more in a row, the driver can stop the engine while the vehicle is in motion.
If no signals are transmitted to the power management control ECU due to malfunctions in the clutch switch, the engine may not start when the engine switch is pressed with the clutch pedal depressed. In such cases, performing the following procedure may enable the engine to start: 1) press the engine switch to turn the power source from OFF to ACC, and 2) press the engine switch again and hold it for 15 seconds or more.
The above 2 operations must be applied only in emergency situations. Under normal conditions, the engine must not be stopped by pressing the engine switch while driving or started without depressing the clutch pedal.
Transition of the power source when the key does not operate properly due to a flat battery or radio jamming.
Unlock the door with the built-in mechanical key and get in the vehicle with the key carried by the user.
Bring the key ornament face into contact with the front face of the engine switch with the brake pedal depressed (M/T: Clutch Pedal).
Release the brake pedal within approximately 10 seconds after the buzzer in the combination meter sounds, and press the engine switch.
Each time the engine switch is pressed, the power source is turned from OFF to ACC, ACC to IG ON, and then IG ON to OFF.
Engine start-up when the key does not operate properly due to a flat battery or radio jamming.
Unlock the door with the built-in mechanical key and get in the vehicle with the key carried by the user.
Bring the key ornament face into contact with the front face of the engine switch with the brake pedal depressed (M/T: Clutch Pedal) when the shift lever is in P* or N*.
Press the engine switch with the brake pedal (M/T: Clutch Pedal) depressed within approximately 10 seconds after the buzzer in the combination meter sounds and the engine switch indicator light turns green.
The engine starts when the engine switch is pressed.
*: Models with CVT
Entry Unlock
While the user carries the key in the exterior actuation area, and the driver door outside handle is held (the back side of the handle is touched), the door unlock sensor built into the handle detects it and the doors are unlocked.
When the doors are unlocked, the hazard warning lights flash twice as an answer back.
| *1 | Unlock Sensor | - | - |
Entry Lock
When the user gets out of the vehicle while carrying the key and touches the lock sensor*1 of the door outside handle within the exterior actuation area with all the doors closed, the doors are locked.
When the user gets out of the vehicle while carrying the key and presses the back door lock switch*2 on the back door side handle within the back door exterior actuation area with all the doors closed, the doors are locked.
When the doors are locked, the hazard warning lights flash once as an answer back.
Tech Tips
*1: For vehicles equipped with the double locking system, the double locking system can be activated by touching the door lock sensor again within 5 seconds of the sensor being touched first time.
*2: For vehicles equipped with the double locking system, press the back door lock switch again within 5 seconds of the switch being pressed the first time.
| *1 | Lock Sensor | - | - |
| *1 | Back Door Lock Switch | *2 | Back Door Outside Handle |
Back Door Open
The back door is opened when the back door opener switch is pressed within the back door exterior detection area while the user is carrying the key.
| *1 | Back Door Opener Switch | *2 | Back Door Outside Handle |
Warning
When any of the situations below occur, the entry and start system causes the smart key ECU assembly to sound a buzzer in the combination meter assembly and the wireless door lock buzzer and illuminate the engine switch illumination and smart warning light in order to alert the driver.
| Situation | Condition |
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| A | The engine is left running and the shift lever is in a position other than P when the driver gets out of the vehicle (only for CVT models). |
| B | The driver door is opened while the steering is unlocked. |
| C | The engine is left running and the shift lever is in the P position when the driver gets out of the vehicle (only for CVT models). |
| D | A door is ajar and lock sensor is touched. |
| E | The engine is left running when a passenger gets out of the vehicle holding the key. |
| F | The key is not within the actuation areas. |
| G | The key is left in the vehicle interior and the lock sensor is touched. |
| H | The key battery is weak. |
| I | Steering lock does not release. |
| J | A malfunction of the steering lock ECU is detected. |
| K | The power management control ECU is malfunctioning. |
| L | An engine start method is displayed. |
| M | The vehicle is running with the key not in the vehicle interior. |
| N | The clutch start switch is malfunctioning (only for M/T models). |
There are 2 patterns for situation A.
Pattern 1: When the engine is left running and the shift lever is in a position other than P, the driver opens the door and attempts to get out of the vehicle. In this situation, the following control is performed:
| Possible Effects without Warning | Sudden vehicle start, Vehicle theft, Vehicle roll-away | ||
| Warning Active Condition |
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| Warning Method | Combination Meter Assembly | Buzzer | Continuous sounds |
| Smart Warning Light | - | ||
| Wireless Door Lock Buzzer | - | ||
| Engine Switch Illumination | - | ||
| Warning Stop Condition |
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Pattern 2: Under the conditions of pattern 1, the driver closes the door and attempts to leave the vehicle holding the key. In this situation, the following control is performed:
| Possible Effects without Warning | Sudden vehicle start, Vehicle theft, Vehicle roll-away | ||
| Warning Active Condition |
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| Warning Method | Combination Meter Assembly | Buzzer | Continuous sounds |
| Smart Warning Light | Flashes | ||
| Wireless Door Lock Buzzer | Continuous sound | ||
| Engine Switch Illumination | - | ||
| Warning Stop Condition |
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In the situation B (The driver door is opened while the steering is unlocked) the following control is performed.
| Possible Effects without Warning | Vehicle theft | ||
| Warning Active Condition |
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| Warning Method | Combination Meter Assembly | Buzzer | Continuous sounds at short and even intervals |
| Smart Warning Light | - | ||
| Wireless Door Lock Buzzer | - | ||
| Engine Switch Illumination | - | ||
| Warning Stop Condition |
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There are 2 patterns for situation C.
Pattern 1: When the engine is left running and the shift lever is in the P position, the driver closes the driver's door and attempts to leave the vehicle while holding the key. In this situation, the following control is performed:
| Possible Effects without Warning | Vehicle theft, Engine cannot be restarted, Discharged battery | ||
| Warning Active Condition |
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| Warning Method | Combination Meter Assembly | Buzzer | Sounds once |
| Smart Warning Light | Flashes | ||
| Wireless Door Lock Buzzer | Sounds 3 times | ||
| Engine Switch Illumination | - | ||
| Warning Stop Condition |
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Pattern 2: Under the conditions of pattern 1, the driver touches the lock sensor. In this situation, the following control is performed:
| Possible Effects without Warning | Vehicle theft, Discharged battery | ||
| Warning Active Condition |
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| Warning Method | Combination Meter Assembly | Buzzer | Sounds once |
| Smart Warning Light | Flashes for 60 seconds | ||
| Wireless Door Lock Buzzer | Sounds for 10 seconds | ||
| Engine Switch Illumination | - | ||
| Warning Stop Condition |
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In the situation D (A door is ajar and lock sensor is touched) the following control is performed.
| Possible Effects without Warning | Vehicle theft | ||
| Warning Active Condition |
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| Warning Method | Combination Meter Assembly | Buzzer | - |
| Smart Warning Light | - | ||
| Wireless Door Lock Buzzer | Sounds for 10 seconds | ||
| Engine Switch Illumination | - | ||
| Warning Stop Condition |
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In the situation E (The engine is left running and when a passenger gets out of the vehicle holding the key) the following control is performed.
| Possible Effects without Warning | Engine cannot be restarted | ||
| Warning Active Condition |
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| Warning Method | Combination Meter Assembly | Buzzer | Sounds once |
| Smart Warning Light | Flashes | ||
| Wireless Door Lock Buzzer | Sounds 3 times | ||
| Engine Switch Illumination | - | ||
| Warning Stop Condition |
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In the situation F (The key is not within the actuation areas) the following control is performed.
| Possible Effects without Warning | Confuses the user | ||
| Warning Active Condition |
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| Warning Method | Combination Meter Assembly | Buzzer | Sounds once |
| Smart Warning Light | Flashes for 15 seconds | ||
| Wireless Door Lock Buzzer | - | ||
| Engine Switch Illumination | - | ||
| Warning Stop Condition |
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In the situation G (The key is left in the vehicle interior and the lock sensor is touched) the following control is performed.
| Possible Effects without Warning | Vehicle theft | ||
| Warning Active Condition |
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| Warning Method | Combination Meter Assembly | Buzzer | Sounds once |
| Smart Warning Light | - | ||
| Wireless Door Lock Buzzer | Sounds for 10 seconds | ||
| Engine Switch Illumination | - | ||
| Warning Stop Condition |
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In the situation H (The key battery is weak) the following control is performed.
| Possible Effects without Warning | Entry and start system does not function | ||
| Warning Active Condition |
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| Warning Method | Combination Meter Assembly | Buzzer | Sounds once |
| Smart Warning Light | - | ||
| Wireless Door Lock Buzzer | - | ||
| Engine Switch Illumination | - | ||
In the situation I (Steering lock does not release) the following control is performed.
| Possible Effects without Warning | Steering usability function | ||
| Warning Active Condition | The steering lock does not release, thus the engine is prevented from starting. | ||
| Warning Method | Combination Meter Assembly | Buzzer | Sounds once |
| Smart Warning Light | - | ||
| Wireless Door Lock Buzzer | - | ||
| Engine Switch Illumination | The green indicator blinks at 1-second intervals. (It goes off automatically after 30 seconds.) | ||
| Warning Stop Condition | The engine switch is pressed while the steering wheel is tuned left and right, and the steering lock successfully disengages. | ||
In the situation J (A malfunction of the steering lock ECU is detected) the following control is performed.
| Possible Effects without Warning | Malfunction detection | ||
| Warning Active Condition | A malfunction of the steering lock ECU is detected. | ||
| Warning Method | Combination Meter Assembly | Buzzer | Sounds once |
| Smart Warning Light | - | ||
| Wireless Door Lock Buzzer | - | ||
| Engine Switch Illumination | The amber indicator blinks at 2-second intervals. (It goes off automatically after 15 seconds.) | ||
| Warning Stop Condition | The steering lock ECU returns normal. | ||
In the situation K (The power management control ECU is malfunctioning) the following control is performed.
| Possible Effects without Warning | Malfunction detection | ||
| Warning Active Condition | A malfunction of the power management control ECU is detected. | ||
| Warning Method | Combination Meter Assembly | Buzzer | - |
| Smart Warning Light | - | ||
| Wireless Door Lock Buzzer | - | ||
| Engine Switch Illumination | The amber indicator blinks at 2-second intervals. (It goes off automatically after 15 seconds.) | ||
| Warning Stop Condition | The power management control ECU returns normal. | ||
In the situation L (An engine start method is displayed) the following control is performed.
| Possible Effects without Warning | Usability function | ||
| Warning Active Condition |
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| Warning Method | Combination Meter Assembly | Buzzer | Sounds once |
| Smart Warning Light | - | ||
| Wireless Door Lock Buzzer | - | ||
| Engine Switch Illumination | - | ||
In the situation M (The vehicle is running with the key not in the vehicle interior) the following control is performed.
| Possible Effects without Warning | Engine cannot be restarted. | ||
| Warning Active Condition |
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| Warning Method | Combination Meter Assembly | Buzzer | Sounds once |
| Smart Warning Light | Flashes | ||
| Wireless Door Lock Buzzer | - | ||
| Engine Switch Illumination | - | ||
| Warning Stop Condition |
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In the situation N (The clutch start switch is malfunctioning) the following control is performed.
| Possible Effects without Warning | Malfunction detection | ||
| Warning Active Condition |
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| Warning Method | Combination Meter Assembly | Buzzer | Sounds once |
| Smart Warning Light | - | ||
| Wireless Door Lock Buzzer | - | ||
| Engine Switch Illumination | The green indicator blinks. (It goes off automatically after 15 seconds.) | ||
| Warning Stop Condition | The clutch start switch returns normal. | ||
Battery Saving
Battery saving preserves the vehicle and key batteries. It is activated when the vehicle remains parked for a long time and when the key is left inside the exterior actuation area.
| When the vehicle remains parked for a long time. |
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| When the key is left within the exterior detection area. |
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FUNCTION
Entry Function
The entry function consists of the following functions:
| Function | Outline |
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| Wireless Door Lock Control | This function is a convenient system for locking and unlocking all the doors at a distance. The operation of this function is the same as that in the wireless door lock control system. |
| Entry Illumination | When a key enters the exterior actuation area of door electrical key oscillators (LH and RH) the personal light illuminate. |
| Entry Unlock | When a key is located in the exterior actuation area of any electrical key oscillator (driver, front passenger, or back door) and the engine switch is OFF, all doors can be unlocked by simply touching the unlock sensor. |
| Entry Lock | When a key is located in the exterior actuation area of any electrical key oscillator (driver, front passenger, or back door) and the engine switch is OFF, all doors can be locked by simply touched the lock sensor or pressing the back door lock switch. |
| Back Door Open | When a key is in an exterior actuation area of the outside electrical key oscillator (back door), the back door opens manually by simply pressing the back door opener switch. |
| Prevention of Key Confinement | The key confinement prevention function prevents the key from being locked inside the vehicle. This function operates in 2 different situations: keyless lock, lock sensor. |
| Warning | When any of the situations below occur, the entry and start system causes the smart key ECU assembly to sound the buzzer in the combination meter assembly and the wireless door lock buzzer in order to the alert the driver. |
| Battery Saving | If the key remains within the exterior actuation area of any electrical key oscillator (driver, front passenger, or back door), the system maintains periodic communication with key. Therefore, if the vehicle remains parked in that state for a long time, the key battery and the vehicle battery could be drained. |
| Key Cancel |
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| Key Code Registration | A total of 7 keys can be registered. Enables the registering (writing and storing) of transmitter recognition codes in the EEPROM that is contained in the smart key ECU assembly. |
Wireless Door Lock Control Function
The wireless door lock control function has the following functions and customizes:
| Function | Outline | Customizable* |
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| All Doors Lock | Pressing the LOCK button to lock all doors. | Default setting is on |
| All Doors Unlock | Pressing the UNLOCK button to unlock all doors. | Default setting is on |
| Answer Back | When the doors are being locked or unlocked through the operation of the key, the hazard lights blinks once during locking and twice during unlocking. Also, the answer back function operates when the doors are locked by the auto relock function. | Default setting is on |
| Automatic Relock | If none of the doors are opened within 30 seconds after they are unlocked using the wireless door lock remote control, all the doors will be locked again automatically. | Default setting is described to the left. |
| Security | Sends a door lock/unlock operation request signal as a rolling code. | Not Customizable |
| Door Ajar Warning | If any door is open or ajar, pressing the LOCK button of the key will cause the wireless door lock buzzer to sound for about 10 seconds as a warning. | Not Customizable |
Tech Tips
*: The customize setting can be turned ON/OFF using the customized body electronics system. For details, refer to Repair Manual.
Key Cancel
It is possible to deactivate the following entry and start system functions.
Entry Lock
Entry Unlock
Back Door Open
Prevention of Key Confinement
Warning
Key cancel is operated when certain operations are performed with the vehicle in the following condition:
Power source is OFF.
Driver door is closed.
Driver door is unlocked.
The operation procedure is as follows:
Unlock once with the UNLOCK button of the key.
Open the driver door within 5 seconds.
Unlock twice with the UNLOCK button of the key within 5 seconds.
Repeat open → close twice for the driver door within 30 seconds, and open again (Driver Door: Open → Close → Open → Close → Open).
Unlock twice with the UNLOCK button of the key within 30 seconds.
Repeat open → close once for the driver door within 30 seconds, and open again (Driver Door: Open → Close → Open).
Close the driver door within 5 seconds.
When key cancel is activated, the wireless door lock buzzer sounds once. To return to the original condition, perform the procedures again. When key cancel is returned, the wireless door lock buzzer sounds twice.
Key Code Registration Function
The table below shows the three special coded ID registration function modes through which up to seven different codes can be registered. The codes are electronically registered (written to and stored) in the EEPROM. For details of the recognition code registration procedure, refer to the Repair Manual.
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| Rewrite | Erases all previously registered codes and registers only the newly received codes. This mode is used whenever a transmitter or the integration relay is replaced. |
| Add | Adds a newly received code while preserving previously registered codes. This mode is used when adding a new transmitter. |
| Confirm | Confirms how many codes are currently registered. When adding a new code, this mode is used to check how many codes already exist. |
CONSTRUCTION
Key
The key consists of a mechanical key, transmitter for the wireless door lock control, transceiver for the entry function and transponder chip for the engine immobiliser function.
This mechanical key operates the driver door lock cylinder, but cannot be used to start the engine. When the mechanical key is used, the cap of the driver door lock cylinder must be removed.
The transmitter for the wireless door lock control has a LOCK button and UNLOCK button.
The transceiver of the key receives the signals from the oscillators and returns the ID code to the door control receiver.
The transponder chip for the engine immobiliser function returns a signal to the engine switch as a response to the radio wave it received from the engine switch.
| *1 | Mechanical Key | *2 | LOCK Button |
| *3 | UNLOCK Button | - | - |
Engine Switch
The engine switch consists of a momentary type switch, indicator light (amber and green color LEDs), illumination, antenna coil and transponder key amplifier.
The driver can determine the present power source and check whether the engine can start or not in accordance with the illumination state of the indicator light.
When the power management control ECU detects an abnormality with the entry and start system, it makes the amber indicator light flash. If the engine is stopped in this state, it might not be possible to restart it.
| Power Source Condition | Indicator Light Condition | |
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| Brake pedal not depressed (for CVT model) | Clutch pedal not depressed (for M/T model) | |
| OFF | OFF | |
| ACC, IG-ON | ON (Amber) | |
| Engine Running | OFF | |
| Steering lock not unlocked | Flashes (Green) for 15 seconds | |
| Entry and Start System Malfunction | Flashes (Green) for 15 seconds | |
| Clutch Start Switch Signal Malfunction | - | Flashes (Green) for 15 seconds |
| Power Source Condition | Indicator Light Condition | |
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| Brake pedal depressed with shift lever in "P" or "N" (for CVT model) | Clutch pedal depressed (for M/T model) | |
| OFF | ON (Green) | |
| ACC, IG-ON | ON (Green) | |
| Engine Running | OFF | |
| Steering lock not unlocked | Flashes (Green) for 15 seconds | |
| Entry and Start System Malfunction | Flashes (Amber) for 15 seconds | |
| Clutch Start Switch Signal Malfunction | - | Flashes (Green) for 15 seconds |
DIAGNOSIS
Start Function
The power management control ECU and smart key ECU assembly can detect malfunction in the entry and start system when the power source is in the IG-ON mode.
When the ECUs detect a malfunction, the amber indicator light of the engine switch flashes to warn the driver. At the same time, the ECUs store 5-digit Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) in their memories.
The indicator light warning continues for 15 seconds even after the engine switch is switched to OFF.
The 5-digit DTCs can be read after connecting an intelligent tester II to DLC3.
The entry and start system may not operate successfully if a malfunction occurs.