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 entry and start system antennas. The emitted 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 and timing of the emitted radio waves. Then, consult your doctor to see if you should disable the entry function.

    • Users 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.

  2. PRECAUTION FOR DISCONNECTING CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    Note:

    When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, initialize the following systems after the cable is reconnected.

    System Name

    See Procedure

    Stop and Start System

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    Power Door Lock Control System

  3. PRECAUTION WHEN USING GTS

    1. When using the GTS with the engine switch off, connect the GTS to the DLC3 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 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.

  4. 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. Electrical key transmitter sub-assembly

      4. ECM

      5. ID code box (immobiliser code ECU)*

        • *: for RHD

  5. PRECAUTIONS FOR DISCONNECTING CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

    1. After disconnecting and reconnecting the negative (-) 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.

  6. 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-assembly.

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

  7. PRECAUTIONS FOR INSPECTING ENTRY AND START SYSTEM (for Entry Function)

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

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

    2. The 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 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 sub-assembly is in the vehicle exterior detection area, the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly may not be properly detected if the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is near a window, the center pillar LH, center pillar RH or center of the bumper.

      3. Even if an electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is in a vehicle interior detection area, the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly may not be properly detected if it is on the instrument panel, in the glove box or on the floor.

      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 entry and start system (for Entry Function) will not operate under the following conditions:

      1. The procedure to cancel the entry and start system (for Entry Function) has been performed.

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

  8. PRECAUTIONS FOR ENTRY UNLOCK FUNCTION

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

    2. When operating the entry unlock function, make sure to check that the doors are unlocked before pulling a front door outside handle assembly to open a door.

    3. If the door outside handle assembly 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 outside handle assembly to its original position, press the trigger switch again, confirm that the door has been unlocked, and then pull the door outside handle assembly.

    4. If the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is brought too close to the front door outside handle assembly, it may not be possible to unlock the door with the entry unlock function.

    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 presses the trigger switch on the front door outside handle assembly (for driver door). 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 front door outside handle assembly (for driver door) is pressed, the doors can be unlocked. However, if the trigger switch on the front door outside handle assembly (for front passenger door) is pressed, the doors cannot be unlocked).

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

      Tip:

      When the auto lock function operates after operating the entry unlock function, 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 an 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 function may be longer than normal.

  9. PRECAUTIONS FOR ENTRY LOCK FUNCTION

    1. When operating the entry lock function, 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, center pillar LH or center pillar RH), the entry lock function may not operate. Also, the key reminder warning buzzer may sound and the entry unlock function may stop operating. In this case, move the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly away from the vehicle interior (window, center pillar LH or center pillar RH), operate the entry lock function, and then operate the entry unlock function.

    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 will not operate.

    4. If the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is left on the instrument panel, near the center pillar LH, center pillar RH, in the glove box or on the floor, the key reminder warning function may not operate and the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly may be locked in the vehicle when a door lock operation is performed. Always carry the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly.

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