Locking and Unlocking the Doors
Key Types and Functions
This vehicle comes with the following keys:
1Key Types and Functions
All the keys have an immobilizer system. The
immobilizer system helps to protect against vehicle
theft.
Keys
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Use the keys to start and stop the engine, and
to lock and unlock all the doors and tailgate.
You can also lock and unlock the doors and
tailgate pressing the buttons on remote
transmitter.
2 Immobilizer System P. 176
Retractable Key*
The keys contain precision electronics.
Adhere to the following advice to prevent damage to
the electronics:
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Do not leave the keys in direct sunlight, or in
locations with high temperature or high humidity.
Do not drop the keys or set heavy objects on them.
Keep the keys away from liquids.
Do not take the keys apart except for replacing the
battery.
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If the circuits in the keys are damaged, the engine
may not start, and the remote transmitter may not
work.
Keyless Remote*
If the keys do not work properly, have them
inspected by a dealer.
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuKey Types and Functions
1Keyless remote*
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Keyless remote*
The built-in key can be used to lock the doors
The seat automatically moves to the preset position
when you unlock the door using the remote
transmitter or keyless access system.
Built-in Key
when the keyless remote battery becomes
weak and the power door lock/unlock
operation is disabled.
2 Driving Position Memory System* P. 203
To remove the built-in key, pull it out while
sliding the release knob. To reinstall the built-
in key, push the built-in key into the keyless
remote until it clicks.
Always keep the built-in key inserted to keyless
remote.
Release Knob
1Retractable key*
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Retractable key*
The key folds up inside the remote
transmitter.
1. Press the release button to release the key
out from the transmitter.
u Make sure to fully extend the key.
2. To close the key, press the release button
then push the key inside the transmitter
until you hear a click.
If the key is not fully extended, the immobilizer
system may not work properly, and the engine may
not start.
Avoid contact with the key whenever it extends or
retracts.
Release Button
Press
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuKey Types and Functions
1Key Number Tag
Key Number Tag
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Keep the key number tag separate from the key in a
safe place outside of your vehicle.
If you wish to purchase an additional key, contact a
dealer.
Contains a number that you will need if you
purchase a replacement key.
If you lose your key and you cannot start the engine,
contact a dealer.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
1Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
Using the Keyless Access System*
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Models with keyless access system
Right-hand drive type
When you carry the keyless remote, you can
lock/unlock the doors and open the tailgate.
You cannot lock any doors from the outside when
the keyless remote is inside the vehicle, and the
beeper sounds. If you want to lock a door while the
remote is still in the vehicle, do any of the following
four times:
You can lock/unlock the doors within a radius
of about 80 cm (32 inches) of the outside door
handle.
You can open the tailgate within about 80 cm
(32 inches) radius from the tailgate release
button.
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Press the lock button on the keyless remote.
Turn the key in the cylinder to lock.
Press the door lock button on the door handle or
the tailgate.
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Locking the doors and tailgate
Models with keyless access system
You can lock or unlock doors using the remote
transmitter or keyless access system only when the
power mode is in VEHICLE OFF.
Press the door lock button on the front door
or the tailgate.
u Some exterior lights and indicators flash
three times; all the doors and tailgate
lock and the security system sets.
1Using the Keyless Access System*
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Do not leave the keyless remote in the vehicle
when you get out. Carry it with you.
Door
Lock
Button
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Even if you are not carrying the keyless remote, you
can lock/unlock the doors while someone else with
the remote is within range.
Door Lock Button
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If you grip a front door handle wearing gloves, the
door sensor may be slow to respond or may not
respond by unlocking the doors.
The door may be unlocked if the door handle is
covered with water in heavy rain or in a carwash if
the keyless remote is within range.
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
1Using the Keyless Access System*
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Unlocking the doors and tailgate
Grab the driver’s door handle:
u The driver’s door unlocks.
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You cannot unlock the door by gripping the handle
after two seconds of locking it.
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The door may not open if you pull it immediately
after gripping the door handle. Grip the handle
again and confirm that the door is unlocked before
pulling the handle.
Even within the 80 cm (32 inches) radius, you may
not be able to lock/unlock the doors with the
keyless remote if it is above or below the outside
handle.
u Some exterior lights flash once.
Grab the front passenger’s door handle:
u All the doors and tailgate unlock.
u Some exterior lights flash once.
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Press the tailgate release button:
u The tailgate unlocks.
u Some exterior lights flash once.
The keyless remote may not operate if is too close
to the door and door glass.
If you do not open a door or the tailgate within 30
seconds of unlocking the vehicle, the doors will
automatically relock.
Release
Button
You can customize the door unlock mode setting.
2 Customized Features P. 133
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
1Using the Remote Transmitter
Using the Remote Transmitter
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If you do not open a door or the tailgate within 30
seconds of unlocking the vehicle with the remote
transmitter, the doors will automatically relock.
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Locking the doors
Press the lock button.
u Some exterior lights flash three times, all
the doors and tailgate lock, and the
security system sets.
LED
If the interior light switch is in the door activated
position, the interior lights come on when you press
the unlock button.
No doors opened: The lights fade out after 30
seconds.
Lock
Button
Unlock
Button
Doors relocked with the remote: The lights go off
immediately.
2 Interior Lights P. 220
LED
Lock
Button
Unlock
Button
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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
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Unlocking the doors
1Using the Remote Transmitter
Press the unlock button.
Once:
u Some exterior lights flash once, and the driver's door unlocks.
Twice:
u The remaining doors and tailgate unlock.
The remote transmitter uses low-power signals, so
the operating range may vary depending on the
surroundings.
The remote transmitter will not work when the key is
in the ignition switch. The remote will not lock the
vehicle when a door or the tailgate is open.
If the distance at which the remote transmitter works
varies, the battery is probably low.
If the LED does not come on when you press a
button, the battery is dead.
2 Replacing the Button Battery P. 589, 590
You can customize the door unlock mode setting.
2 Customized Features P. 133
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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Outside
1Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
Locking/Unlocking the Doors Using a Key
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When you lock the driver’s door with the key, all the
Fully insert the key and turn it.
other doors and tailgate lock at the same time.
You can customize the door unlock mode setting.
2 Customized Features P. 133
Models without security system
When unlocking, the driver’s door unlocks first. Turn
the key a second time within a few seconds to unlock
the remaining doors and the tailgate.
Lock
Unlock
Models with security system
Unlocking the doors with the key causes the security
system to alarm. Always unlock the doors and
tailgate with the remote transmitter.
Locking a Door Without Using a Key
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Locking the driver’s door
1Locking a Door Without Using a Key
Push the lock tab forward
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or push the
master door lock switch in the lock direction
When you lock the driver’s door, all the other doors
and tailgate lock at the same time.
Make sure you have the key in your hand before
locking the door to prevent it from being locked in
the vehicle.
b
c
, then pull and hold the outside door handle
. Close the door, then release the handle.
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Locking the passenger’s doors
Push the lock tab forward and close the door.
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Lockout prevention system
The doors and tailgate cannot be locked when the key is in the ignition switch*1, or
the keyless remote is inside the vehicle.
*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an
ignition switch.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLow Keyless Remote Signal Strength*
Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength*
The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the keyless remote when locking/
unlocking the doors, opening the tailgate, or to start the engine.
1Low Keyless Remote Signal Strength*
Communication between the keyless remote and the
vehicle consumes the keyless remote battery.
Battery life is about two years, but this varies
depending on regularity of use.
The battery is consumed whenever the keyless
remote is receiving strong radio waves. Avoid placing
it near electrical appliances such as televisions and
personal computers.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors or opening the tailgate or
starting the engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the keyless remote together with telecommunications
equipment, notebook computers, mobile phones, or wireless machines.
• A metallic object is touching or covering the keyless remote.
* Not available on all models
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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
1Using the Lock Tab
Using the Lock Tab
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When you lock the door using the lock tab on the
driver’s door, all the other doors and tailgate lock at
the same time.
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Locking a door
To Lock
Lock Tab
Push the lock tab forward.
When you unlock the door using the lock tab on the
driver’s door, only the driver’s door will unlock.
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Unlocking a door
Pull the lock tab rearward.
To Unlock
1Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle
Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle
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The inner front door handles are designed to allow
front seat occupants to open the door in one motion.
However this feature requires that front seat
occupants never pull a front door inner handle while
the vehicle is in motion.
Pull the front door inner handle.
u The door unlocks and opens in one
motion.
Children should always ride in a rear seat where
childproof door locks are provided.
2 Childproof Door Locks P. 168
Inner Handle
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uuLocking and Unlocking the DoorsuChildproof Door Locks
1Using the Master Door Lock Switch
Using the Master Door Lock Switch
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When you lock/unlock the driver’s door using the
master door lock switch, all the other doors and
tailgate lock/unlock at the same time.
Press the master door lock switch in as shown
to lock or unlock all doors and the tailgate.
To Lock
To Unlock
Master Door
Lock Switch
1Childproof Door Locks
Childproof Door Locks
The childproof door locks prevent the rear doors from being opened from the inside
regardless of the position of the lock tab.
To open the door from the inside when the
childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the
unlock position, lower the rear window, put your
hand out of the window, and pull the outside door
handle.
Setting the Childproof Door Locks
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Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock
position, and close the door.
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When opening the door
Open the door using the outside door handle.
Unlock
Lock
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