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Advanced Key (Rear)

STARTING THE ENGINE

While Carrying the Advanced Key…

  •  

Start the engine

 by pushing the start knob in and turning it (like a 

normal key) while pushing the clutch pedal (manual transmission) or the 
brake pedal (automatic transmission). 

  •  

Shut the engine OFF

 by turning the start knob to the ACC position 

and then pushing in and turning to the Lock position.

NOTE:

The 

KEY

 indicator light will illuminate 

GREEN

 when the 

advanced key is detected. If the 

KEY

 indicator light flashes 

GREEN

,  

the advanced key transmitter battery power is low.

  •   If the advanced key cannot be used due to a malfunction or dead 

advanced key battery, use the auxiliary key to lock/unlock the doors  
and to start the engine.

Key  
Release

Auxiliary Key

(for opening the doors and 
starting the engine)

NOTE:

RED

Key Indicator Light may flash if the key is placed in the cup 

holder. The key may not be detected in the cup holder.

With the Auxiliary Key…
1

   To start engine, remove  

the start knob cover 
by squeezing both 
release buttons and 
pulling the cover off. 

2

   Push the key release to 

remove the auxiliary key.

3

   Insert the auxiliary key into 

the key cylinder and turn 
it to start the engine.

Release Buttons

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