Operational Range; Before Driving; Advanced Keyless Entry System- Page 87

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Before Driving

Advanced Keyless Entry System

Operational Range

The system operates only when the driver 

is in the vehicle or within operational 

range while the key is being carried.

NOTE

When the battery power is low, or in 

places where there are high-intensity radio 

waves or noise, the operational range 

may become narrower or the system may 

not operate. For determining battery 

replacement, Refer to Keyless Entry 

System on page 3-3.

 Locking, Unlocking the Doors and 

the Liftgate/Trunk Lid

Exterior antenna

Locking only 

(5-door)

Operational range

80cm (31in)

80cm (31in)

NOTE



  The system may not operate if you 

are too close to the windows or door 

handles, or liftgate.



  If the key is left in the following areas 

and you leave the vehicle, the doors 

may be locked depending on the radio 

wave conditions even if the key is left in 

the vehicle. 



  Around the dashboard



  In the storage compartments such as 

the glove compartment or the center 

console



  Next to a communication device such 

as a mobile phone

 Opening the Liftgate/Trunk Lid

Exterior antenna

Operational range

80cm (31in)

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