Before Driving; Lock Switch; Doors and Locks- Page 68

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Before Driving

Doors and Locks



(With theft-deterrent system)

  The hazard warning lights flash when 

the theft-deterrent system is armed or 

turned off.

  Refer to Theft-Deterrent System on page 

3-41.



  The setting can be changed so that the 

doors and the fuel-filler lid are locked 

automatically without pressing the 

request switch.

  Refer to Personalization Features on 

page 9-9.

(Auto-lock function)

  A beep sound is heard when both doors 

are closed while the advanced key 

is being carried. Both doors and the 

fuel-filler lid are locked automatically 

after about three seconds when the 

advanced key is out of the operational 

range. Also, the hazard warning lights 

flash once. (Even if the driver is in the 

operational range, both doors and the 

fuel-filler lid are locked automatically 

after about 30 seconds.) If you are out 

of the operational range before the 

doors and the trunk lid are completely 

closed or another key is left in the 

vehicle, the auto-lock function will not 

work. Always make sure that both doors 

and the trunk lid are closed and locked 

before leaving the vehicle. The auto-

lock function does not close the power 

windows.



Auto re-lock function

  After unlocking with the request 

switch, both doors and the fuel-filler 

lid will automatically lock if any of the 

following operations are not performed 

within about 60 seconds. If your 

vehicle has a theft-deterrent system, 

the hazard warning lights will flash for 

confirmation.

  The time required for the doors and the 

fuel-filler lid to lock automatically can 

be changed.

  Refer to Personalization Features on 

page 9-9.



  Opening a door or the trunk lid.



  Switching the ignition to any position 

other than off.

 Locking, Unlocking with 

Transmitter

Both doors and the fuel-filler lid can be 

locked/unlocked by operating the keyless 

entry system transmitter, refer to Keyless 

Entry System (page 

3-3).

 Locking, Unlocking with Door-

Lock Switch

Both doors and the fuel-filler lid lock 

automatically when the lock side is 

pressed. They unlock when the unlock side 

is pressed.

Driver's door

Unlock

Lock

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