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Before Driving

Keys

Panic button

If you witness from a distance someone 

attempting to break into or damage your 

vehicle, press and hold the panic button to 

activate the vehicle's alarm.

NOTE

The panic button will work whether any 

door or the liftgate/trunk lid is open or 

closed.

(Turning on the alarm)

Pressing the panic button for 1 second or 

more will trigger the alarm for about 2 

minutes and 30 seconds, and the following 

will occur:



 The horn sounds intermittently.



 The hazard warning lights flash.

(Turning off the alarm)

The alarm stops by pressing any button on 

the key.

 Operational Range

The system operates only when the driver 

is in the vehicle or within operational 

range while the key is being carried.

Starting the Engine

NOTE



  Starting the engine may be possible 

even if the key is outside of the vehicle 

and extremely close to a door and 

window, however, always start the 

engine from the driver's seat.

  If the vehicle is started and the key 

is not in the vehicle, the vehicle will 

not restart after it is shut off and the 

ignition is switched to off.



  The luggage compartment/trunk is 

out of the assured operational range, 

however, if the key (transmitter) is 

operable the engine will start.

With the advanced keyless function

Interior antenna

Operational range

Without the advanced keyless function

Operational range

Interior antenna

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