Lexus IS F 2008 Owner's Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Before driving
2
When driving
3
Interior features
Maintenance
4
and care
When trouble
5
arises
Vehicle
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specifications
Adjusting and operating features such as door locks, mirrors, and steering column.
Driving, stopping and safe-driving information.
Air conditioning and audio systems, as well as other interior
features for a comfortable driving experience.
Cleaning and protecting your vehicle, performing do-it-yourself maintenance, and maintenance information.
What to do if the vehicle needs to be towed, gets a flat tire,
or is involved in an accident.
Detailed vehicle information.
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For owners
Index
Reporting safety defects for US owners and seat belt instructions for Canadian owners
Alphabetical listing of information contained in this manual.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Index
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Before driving
1-5. Refueling ........................................ 67
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 67
1-1. Key information ........................... 20
Keys ...................................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk .................. 22
Smart access system with
push-button start .......................... 22
Wireless remote control.............. 34
Doors.................................................... 37
Trunk...................................................... 41
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel).......................... 44
Front seats.......................................... 44
Driving position memory ............. 45
Seat position memory ................... 48
Head restraints................................ 50
Seat belts ............................................. 51
Steering wheel.................................. 57
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror ................................................ 59
Outside rear view mirrors........... 60
1-6. Theft deterrent system............... 70
Engine immobilizer system......... 70
Alarm.................................................... 72
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.)............................................. 74
1-7. Safety information ....................... 75
Correct driving posture ............... 75
SRS airbags ....................................... 77
Front passenger occupant
classification system................... 88
Child restraint systems ................. 93
Installing child restraints............... 96
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When driving
2-1. Driving procedures................... 106
Driving the vehicle........................ 106
Engine (ignition) switch ................ 114
Automatic transmission............... 118
Turn signal lever............................. 126
Parking brake .................................. 127
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof .......... 62
Power windows................................ 62
Moon roof .......................................... 64
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2-2. Instrument cluster ..................... 128
Gauges and meters ..................... 128
Indicators and warning lights... 132
Multi-information display........... 135
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers .................... 139
Headlight switch............................ 139
Fog light switch .............................. 142
Windshield wipers and
washer............................................. 143
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 146
2-4. Using other driving systems.... 147
Cruise control ................................ 147
Dynamic radar cruise
control............................................. 150
Intuitive parking assist ................. 160
Driving assist systems.................. 166
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 173
2-5. Driving information ................... 176
Cargo and luggage...................... 176
Vehicle load limits......................... 179
Winter driving tips ........................ 180
Trailer towing.................................. 182
Dinghy towing ................................ 183
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Interior features
3-2. Using the audio system............ 195
Audio system types ...................... 195
Using the radio............................... 198
Using the CD player.................. 205
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs..................................... 211
Optimal use of the audio
system .............................................. 217
Using the AUX adapter............ 220
Using the steering wheel
audio switches............................. 221
3-3. Using the interior lights.......... 223
Interior lights list............................ 223
• Interior lights ............................... 225
• Personal lights ............................ 225
3-4. Using the storage features.... 227
List of storage features .............. 227
• Glove box .................................... 227
• Console box................................ 228
• Overhead console ................... 229
• Cup holders................................. 230
• Bottle holders/
door pockets............................... 232
3-5. Other interior features .......... 233
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3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger.............. 186
Automatic air
conditioning system .................. 186
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers ............. 194
Sun visors......................................... 233
Vanity mirror.................................. 234
Clock................................................. 235
Satellite switches .......................... 236
Ashtrays ........................................... 239
Cigarette lighter........................... 240
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Power outlet.................................... 241
Seat heaters.................................... 242
Seat heaters and ventilators .... 244
Armrest ............................................ 246
Trunk storage extension............ 247
Coat hooks ..................................... 249
Floor mat......................................... 250
Trunk features................................. 251
Garage door opener.................. 254
Compass.......................................... 259
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Maintenance and care
4-1. Maintenance and care............ 264
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle exterior................... 264
Cleaning and protecting
the vehicle interior .................... 267
4-3. Do-it-yourself
maintenance............................ 276
Do-it-yourself service
precautions.................................. 276
Hood.................................................. 279
Positioning a floor jack.............. 280
Engine compartment.................. 282
Tires ................................................... 296
Tire inflation pressure................. 307
Wheels................................................. 311
Air conditioning filter................... 313
Electronic key battery................. 316
Checking and replacing
fuses................................................. 318
Headlight aim................................. 332
Light bulbs....................................... 334
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When trouble arises
4-2. Maintenance ............................. 270
Maintenance requirements ..... 270
General maintenance................ 272
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 275
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5-1. Essential information.............. 340
If your vehicle needs to
be towed ...................................... 340
If you think something
is wrong......................................... 346
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 347
Event data recorder................... 348
5-2. Steps to take in an
emergency .............................. 350
If a warning light turns on
or a warning buzzer
sounds... ....................................... 350
If a warning message is
displayed...................................... 360
If you have a flat tire..................... 374
If the engine will not start ......... 383
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P............................. 384
If you lose your keys................... 385
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ...................... 386
If the vehicle battery is
discharged .................................. 389
If your vehicle overheats ........... 392
If the vehicle becomes stuck ... 395
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For owners
Reporting safety defects
for U.S. owners........................... 432
Seat belt instructions
for Canadian owners
(in French).................................... 433
Index
Abbreviation list .................................. 436
Alphabetical index.............................. 438
What to do if... ...................................... 449
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3
4
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Vehicle specifications
6-1. Specifications............................ 398
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.).................... 398
Fuel information........................... 409
Tire information.............................. 412
6-2. Customization .......................... 424
Customizable features .............. 424
6-3. Initialization ............................... 429
Items to initialize ........................... 429
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P. 139
Pictorial index
P. 126
P. 142
P. 139
P. 139
P. 279
P. 139
P. 143
P. 64
P. 60
Exterior
Windshield wipers
Parking lights
Hood
Moon roof
Outside rear view
mirrors
Side marker lights
Headlights (low/high beam)
Front fog lights
Front turn signal lights
Headlights (high beam)
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P. 374
P. 407
P. 412
P. 139
P. 139
P. 41
Rear window defogger
P. 194
P. 37
P. 67
P. 126
Side marker lights
Tail lights
Doors
Tires
●Replacement
●Inflation pressure
●Information
Trunk
Rear turn signal lights
Fuel filler door
: If equipped
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P. 62
Pictorial index
P. 51
P. 77
P. 77
P. 77
P. 250
P. 232
P. 50
P. 44
P. 230
P. 77
P. 228
P. 241
P. 239
P. 246
P. 220
P. 230
Seat belts
Interior
AUX adapter
Bottle holders/door pockets
Head restraints
Power window
switches
Floor mats
SRS driver airbag
SRS knee airbags
A
SRS front passenger
airbag
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Armrest
Cup holders
Ashtrays
Power outlet
Front seats
Cup holders
SRS side airbags
Console box
P. 259
P. 254
P. 225
P. 64
P. 225
P. 234
P. 225
P. 225
P. 233
P. 249
P. 77
A
P. 59
P. 229
Anti-glare inside rear view mirror
Overhead console
Personal lights
Moon roof switch
Interior lights
Personal lights
Interior lights
Coat hooks
SRS curtain shield airbags
Vanity mirrors
Sun visors
Garage door opener switches
Compass
: If equipped
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P. 45
P. 48
P. 37
P. 60
P. 62
P. 62
Pictorial index
P. 37
B
Interior
Inside door lock buttons
Driving position memory switches
Seat position memory switches
Door lock switches
Outside rear view mirror
switches
Window lock switch
Power window switches
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C
P. 242
P. 244
P. 118
P. 384
P. 240
P. 239
Automatic transmission shift lever
Seat heater switches
Seat heater/ventilator switches
Shift lock override button
Cigarette lighter
Ashtrays
: If equipped
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Pictorial index
P. 139
P. 126
P. 142
P. 120, 122
P. 128
P. 135
P. 143
P. 114
P. 41
P. 227
P. 57
P. 127
P. 279
Headlight switch
Turn signal lever
Fog light switch
Instrument panel
Paddle shift switches
Gauges and meters
Multi-information display
Windshield wiper and washer switch
Engine (ignition) switch
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Trunk opener main switch
Glove box
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
Parking brake pedal
Hood release lever
P. 235
P. 195
P. 186
P. 194
P. 70, 72
P. 235
P. 70, 72
A
Without navigation system
Air conditioning
system
Audio
system
Clock
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers
Security indicator
Emergency
flashers
With navigation system
Navigation
*
system
Clock
Audio system*
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers
*
Security indicator
Air conditioning
*
system
Emergency flashers
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
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Pictorial index
P. 147
P. 150
P. 150
P. 136
P. 136
P. 150
P. 147
P. 150
P. 221
B
Audio remote control
switches
C
“DISP” switch
Instrument panel
With navigation system Without navigation system
Telephone switch*
Talk switch*
“DISP” switch
Cruise control switch
Dynamic radar cruise control switch
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Distance switch
Distance switch
Cruise control switch
Dynamic radar cruise control switch
P. 41
P. 67
P. 146
P. 236
P. 130
P. 168
P. 120, 169
D
VSC off switch
F-sport mode total control switch
E
Fuel filler door opener
Headlight cleaner switch
Instrument panel light
control knob
Satellite switches
Trunk opener
: If equipped
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
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For your information
Main Owner’s Manual
Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains all equipment, including options. Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment not installed
on your vehicle.
All specifications provided in this manual are current at the time of printing. However, because of the Lexus policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the
right to make changes at any time without notice.
Depending on specifications, the vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from
your vehicle in terms of color and equipment.
Accessories, spare parts and modification of your Lexus
A wide variety of non-genuine spare parts and accessories for Lexus vehicles are
currently available in the market. You should know that Toyota does not warrant
these products and is not responsible for their performance, repair, or replacement,
or for any damage they may cause to, or adverse effect they may have on, your
Lexus vehicle.
This vehicle should not be modified with non-genuine Lexus products. Modification
with non-genuine Lexus products could affect its performance, safety or durability,
and may even violate governmental regulations. In addition, damage or performance problems resulting from the modification may not be covered under warranty.
Installation of a mobile two-way radio system
As the installation of a mobile two-way radio system in your vehicle could affect
electronic systems such as the multiport fuel injection system/sequential multiport
fuel injection system, cruise control system, anti-lock brake system, SRS airbag system and seat belt pretensioner system, be sure to check with your Lexus dealer for
precautionary measures or special instructions regarding installation.
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Scrapping of your Lexus
CAUTION
The SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner devices in your Lexus contain explosive
chemicals. If the vehicle is scrapped with the airbags and seat belt pretensioners left
as they are, this may cause an accident such as fire. Be sure to have the systems of
the SRS airbag and seat belt pretensioner removed and disposed of by a qualified
service shop or by your Lexus dealer before you scrap your vehicle.
Perchlorate Material
Special handling may apply, See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
Your vehicle has components that may contain perchlorate. These components may
include airbag, seat belt pretensioners, and wireless remote control batteries.
■ General precautions while driving
Driving under the influence: Never drive your vehicle when under the influence of
alcohol or drugs that have impaired your ability to operate your vehicle. Alcohol
and certain drugs delay reaction time, impair judgment and reduce coordination,
which could lead to an accident that will hurt or kill you, your occupants or others.
Defensive driving: Always drive defensively. Anticipate mistakes that other drivers
or pedestrians might make and be ready to avoid accidents.
Driver distraction: Always give your full attention to driving. Anything that distracts
the driver, such as adjusting controls, talking on a cellular phone or reading can
result in a collision with resulting death or serious injury to you, your occupants or
others.
■ General precaution regarding children’s safety
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle, and never allow children to have or
use the key.
Children may be able to start the vehicle or shift the vehicle into neutral. There is
also a danger that children may injure themselves by playing with the cigarette
lighter, the windows, the moon roof, or other features of the vehicle. In addition, heat
build-up or extremely cold temperatures inside the vehicle can be fatal to children.
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Symbols used throughout this manual
CAUTION
NOTICE
Cautions & Notices
This is a warning against anything which may cause injury to people if the warning is
ignored. You are informed about what you must or must not do in order to reduce the
risk of injury to yourself and others.
This is a warning against anything which may cause damage to the vehicle or its
equipment if the warning is ignored. You are informed about what you must or must
not do in order to avoid or reduce the risk of damage to your Lexus and its equipment.
Safety symbol
Throughout this manual, you will also see the symbol of a circle
with a slash through it. This means “Do not”, “Do not do this”, or
“Do not let this happen”.
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Before driving
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1-1. Key information ............... 20
Keys.............................................. 20
1-2. Opening, closing and
locking the doors and
trunk ............................... 22
Smart access system with
push-button start .................... 22
Wireless remote control......... 34
Doors ............................................ 37
Trunk .............................................. 41
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel).............. 44
Front seats................................... 44
Driving position memory ........ 45
Seat position memory............. 48
Head restraints......................... 50
Seat belts ...................................... 51
Steering wheel........................... 57
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror......................................... 59
Outside rear view mirrors...... 60
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and
moon roof........................ 62
Power windows.......................... 62
Moon roof ................................... 64
1-5. Refueling .......................... 67
Opening the fuel tank cap ...... 67
1-6. Theft deterrent system ... 70
Engine immobilizer
system........................................ 70
Alarm............................................ 72
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.)....................................... 74
1-7. Safety information........... 75
Correct driving posture ......... 75
SRS airbags ................................ 77
Front passenger occupant
classification system.............. 88
Child restraint systems ........... 93
Installing child restraints......... 96
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1-1. Key information
The following keys are provided with the vehicle.
Electronic keys
• Operating the smart access
system with push-button start
(P. 22)
• Operating the wireless
remote control function
(P. 3 4)
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
Keys
Using the mechanical key
Take out the mechanical key.
The mechanical key can only be
inserted in one direction, as the key
only has grooves on one side. If the
key cannot be inserted in a lock
cylinder, turn it over and re-attempt
to insert it.
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After using the mechanical key,
store it in the electronic key. Carry
the mechanical key together with
the electronic key. If the electronic
key battery is depleted or the entry
function does not operate properly,
you will need the mechanical key.
1-1. Key information
NOTICE
■ When required to leave a key to the vehicle with a parking attendant
Turn the trunk opener main switch off and lock the glove box as circumstances
demand. (P. 41 , 2 27 )
Remove the mechanical key for your own use and provide the attendant with the
electronic key only.
■ Key number plate
Keep the plate in a safe place such as your wallet, not in the vehicle. In the event that
a mechanical key is lost, a new key can be made at your Lexus dealer using the key
number plate. (P. 385)
■ To prevent key damage
● Do not subject the keys to strong shocks, expose them to high temperatures by
placing them in direct sunlight, or get them wet.
● Do not expose the keys to electromagnetic materials or attach any material that
blocks electromagnetic waves to the key surface.
● Do not disassemble the electronic key.
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
The following operations can be performed simply by carrying the electronic key on your person, for example in your pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the doors (P. 2 3)
Unlocks the trunk (P. 2 3 )
Starts the engine (P. 114)
Smart access system with push-button start
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Locking and unlocking the doors (front door handles only)
Press the lock button to lock the
door.
Grip the handle to unlock the
door.
Make sure to touch the sensor on
the back of the handle.
The door cannot be unlocked for 3
seconds after the door is locked.
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Unlocking the trunk
Press the button to unlock the
trunk.
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Antenna location and effective range
■ Antenna location
Antennas outside cabin
Antennas inside cabin
Antenna inside trunk
Antenna outside trunk
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■ Effective range (areas within which the electronic key is detected)
When locking or unlocking
the doors
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 2.3 ft. (70 cm) of
either of the outside front
door handles. (Only the doors
detecting the key can be
operated.)
When unlocking the trunk
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
within about 2.3 ft. (70 cm) of
the trunk release button.
When starting the engine
or changing “ENGINE
START STOP” switch
modes
The system can be operated
when the electronic key is
inside the vehicle.
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■ Operation signals
A buzzer sounds and the emergency flashers flash to indicate that the doors have
been locked/unlocked. (Locked: Once; Unlocked: Twice)
■ Conditions affecting operation
The smart access system with push-button start uses weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communication between the electronic key and the vehicle
may be affected, preventing the smart access system with push-button start from
operating properly:
(Ways of coping: P. 38 6)
● When the electronic key battery is depleted
● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display,
airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
● When carrying a portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wire-
less communication devices
● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following metal-
lic objects
• Cards to which aluminum foil is attached
• Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside
• Metallic wallets or bags
•Coins
• Hand warmers made of metal
• Media such as CDs and DVDs
● When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
● When another wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
● When carrying or using the electronic key together with the following devices
that emit radio waves
• Another vehicle's electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computer or personal digital assistant (PDA)
• Digital audio player
• Portable game system
● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the rear
window
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
STEP 1
STEP 2
Multi-information
display
Unlocking doors Beep
Hold the driver's door handle
to unlock only the driver's
door
Exterior: Beeps three
times
Interior: Pings once
Hold the front passenger’s
door handle to unlock all
doors
Hold either front door handle
to unlock all doors
Exterior: Beeps twice
Interior: Pings once
STEP 3
■ Switching the door unlock function
It is possible to set which doors the entry function unlocks.
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF.
When the indicator on the key surface is turned off, push and
hold , , or for approximately 5 seconds while pushing
on the key.
The setting changes each time an operation is performed, as shown below. (When
changing the setting continuously, release the buttons, wait for at least 5 seconds,
and repeat step 2.)
Unlock the doors using the wireless remote control and open one of the
doors.
If a door is not opened within 60 seconds after is pressed, the doors
will be locked again and the alarm will automatically be set. In case that
the alarm is triggered, immediately stop the alarm. (P. 7 2)
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■ Battery-saving function
In the following circumstances, the entry function is disabled in order to prevent the
vehicle and electronic key batteries from discharging.
● When the entry function has not been used for 30 days or more
● When the electronic key has been left within approximately 3 ft. (1 m) of the
vehicle for 10 minutes or more
The system will resume operation when...
● The vehicle is locked using the door handle lock switch.
● The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the wireless remote control function.
(P. 34)
● The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the mechanical key. (P. 38 6)
■ Electronic key battery depletion
● The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The battery becomes depleted even if
the electronic key is not used.) If the smart access system with push-button start
or the wireless remote control function does not operate, or the detection area
becomes smaller, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 3 16 )
● To avoid serious deterioration, do not leave the electronic key within 3 ft. (1 m) of
the following electrical appliances that produce a magnetic field.
•TVs
• Personal computers
• Cellular phones, cordless phones and battery chargers
• Recharging cellular phones or cordless phones
•Glass top ranges
• Table lamps
■ To operate the system properly
Make sure to carry the electronic key when operating the system. Do not get the
electronic key too close to the vehicle when operating the system from the outside
of the vehicle.
Depending on the position and holding condition of the electronic key, the key may
not be detected correctly and the system may not operate properly. (The alarm may
go off accidentally, or the door lock prevention may not function.)
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■ Note for the entry function
● Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas), the
system may not operate properly in the following cases.
• The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near the
ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.
• The electronic key is near the ground or in a high place, or too close to the
rear bumper center when the trunk is unlocked.
• The electronic key is on the instrument panel, rear package tray or floor, or in
the glove box when the engine is started or “ENGINE START STOP” switch
modes are changed.
● As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be
locked or unlocked by anyone.
● Even if the electronic key is not inside the vehicle, it may be possible to start the
engine if the electronic key is near the window.
● The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door handle,
such as in the rain or in a car wash. (The doors will automatically be locked after
approximately 60 seconds if the doors are not opened and closed.)
● Gripping the door handle when wearing a glove may not unlock the door.
● If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic key
is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not be unlocked by the
entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock the doors.)
● A sudden approach to the effective range or door handle operation may prevent
the doors from being unlocked. In this case, return the door handle to the original
position and check that the doors unlock before pulling the door handle again.
■ When the vehicle is not driven for extended periods
To prevent theft of the vehicle, do not leave the electronic key within 6 ft. (2 m) of
the vehicle.
■ Security feature
If a door is not opened within approximately 60 seconds after the vehicle is
unlocked, the anti-theft system automatically locks the vehicle again.
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Alarm Situation Correction procedure
Exterior alarm
sounds once for 2
seconds
Tried to lock the doors using
the entry function while the
electronic key is still inside
the passenger compartment
Retrieve the electronic
key from the passenger
compartment and lock
the doors again.
Closed the trunk while the
electronic key is still inside
and all doors are locked
Retrieve the electronic
key from the trunk and
close the trunk lid.
Exterior alarm
sounds once for 60
seconds
Tried to exit the vehicle with
the electronic key and lock
the doors without first turning
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch OFF
Tu rn th e “E NG I NE
START STOP” switch
OFF and lock the doors
again.
Exterior alarm
sounds once for 10
seconds
Tried to lock the vehicle using
the entry function while a
door is open
Close all of the doors
and lock the doors
again.
Interior alarm
sounds continuously
Tried to open the door and
exit the vehicle without shifting the shift lever to P
Shift the shift lever to P.
■ Alarms and warning indicators
A combination of exterior and interior alarms as well as warnings displayed on the
multi-information display are used to prevent theft of the vehicle and unforeseeable
accidents resulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate measures in
response to any warning indications on the multi-information display. (P. 36 0)
The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when only
alarms are sounded.
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