Before Driving; Starting the Engine; With the advanced keyless function- Page 61

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Before Driving

Keys

NOTE

The panic button will work whether any 

door or the 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 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

NOTE

The engine may not start if the key is 

placed in the following areas:



  Around the dashboard



  In the storage compartments or the 

center console

 Key Suspend Function

If a key is left in the vehicle, the 

functions of the key left in the vehicle are 

temporarily suspended to prevent theft of 

the vehicle.

To restore the functions, press the unlock 

button on the functions-suspended key in 

the vehicle.

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