Lexus IS F 2009 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
Opening the fuel tank cap........... 68
1-1. Key information
Keys ...................................................... 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk
Smart access system with
push-button start .......................... 24
Wireless remote control.............. 35
Doors.................................................... 37
Trunk...................................................... 41
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors, steering wheel)
Front seats.......................................... 44
Driving position memory
(driver’s seat) ................................. 45
Seat position memory
(front passenger’s seat) ............. 49
Head restraints.................................. 51
Seat belts ............................................ 52
Steering wheel................................. 58
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror ................................................ 60
Outside rear view mirrors............ 61
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system........... 71
Alarm.................................................... 73
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.)............................................. 75
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture ............... 76
SRS airbags ....................................... 78
Front passenger occupant
classification system.................... 89
Child restraint systems ................. 94
Installing child restraints............... 98
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When driving
2-1. Driving procedures
Driving the vehicle........................ 108
Engine (ignition) switch ................ 116
Automatic transmission.............. 120
Turn signal lever............................. 128
Parking brake ................................. 129
Horn.................................................... 130
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows................................ 63
Moon roof .......................................... 65
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2-2. Instrument cluster
Gauges and meters ....................... 131
Indicators and warning
lights................................................. 135
Multi-information display........... 138
2-3. Operating the lights and
windshield wipers
Headlight switch............................ 142
Fog light switch .............................. 145
Windshield wipers and
washer............................................. 146
Headlight cleaner switch ........... 149
2-4. Using other driving systems
Cruise control ................................ 150
Dynamic radar cruise
control............................................. 153
Intuitive parking assist ................. 163
Driving assist systems.................. 169
PCS (Pre-Collision System)..... 176
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Interior features
3-1. Using the air conditioning
system and defogger
Automatic air conditioning
system ............................................. 190
Rear window and outside rear
view mirror defoggers ............. 198
3-2. Using the audio system
Audio system types ...................... 199
Using the radio.............................. 202
Using the CD player................... 209
Playing back MP3 and
WMA discs................................... 215
Optimal use of the audio
system ............................................. 221
Using the AUX adapter............ 224
Using the steering wheel
audio switches............................ 225
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2-5. Driving information
Cargo and luggage...................... 180
Vehicle load limits......................... 183
Winter driving tips ........................ 184
Trailer towing.................................. 186
Dinghy towing ................................ 187
3-3. Using the interior lights
Interior lights list............................ 227
• Interior lights ............................... 229
• Personal lights ............................ 229
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3-4. Using the storage features
List of storage features................ 231
• Glove box...................................... 231
• Console box................................ 232
• Overhead console.................... 233
• Cup holders................................. 234
• Bottle holders/
door pockets............................... 236
3-5. Other interior features
Sun visors......................................... 237
Vanity mirror................................. 238
Clock................................................. 239
Satellite switches .......................... 240
Ashtrays ........................................... 243
Cigarette lighter........................... 244
Power outlet................................... 245
Seat heaters.................................... 246
Armrest ........................................... 248
Trunk storage extension............ 249
Coat hooks ...................................... 251
Floor mat.......................................... 252
Trunk features................................ 253
Garage door opener.................. 256
Compass.......................................... 262
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Maintenance and care
4-1. Maintenance and care
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle exterior .......................... 268
Cleaning and protecting the
vehicle interior.............................. 271
4-2. Maintenance
Maintenance requirements ..... 274
General maintenance................ 276
Emission inspection and
maintenance (I/M)
programs ...................................... 279
4-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance
Do-it-yourself service
precautions................................. 280
Hood................................................. 283
Positioning a floor jack............... 284
Engine compartment.................. 286
Tires .................................................. 300
Tire inflation pressure.................... 311
Wheels............................................... 315
Air conditioning filter................... 317
Electronic key battery............... 320
Checking and replacing
fuses................................................ 322
Headlight aim................................. 336
Light bulbs...................................... 338
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When trouble arises
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Vehicle specifications
5-1. Essential information
Emergency flashers..................... 344
If your vehicle needs to
be towed....................................... 345
If you think something
is wrong.......................................... 351
Fuel pump shut off system ........ 352
Event data recorder................... 353
5-2. Steps to take in an emergency
If a warning light turns on or a
warning buzzer sounds... ..... 355
If a warning message is
displayed....................................... 365
If you have a flat tire..................... 379
If the engine will not start ......... 388
If the shift lever cannot be
shifted from P............................. 389
If you lose your keys................... 390
If the electronic key does not
operate properly ........................ 391
If the vehicle battery is
discharged ................................... 394
If your vehicle overheats ........... 397
If the vehicle becomes
stuck............................................... 400
6-1. Specifications
Maintenance data
(fuel, oil level, etc.)..................... 402
Fuel information............................. 413
Tire information ............................. 416
6-2. Customization
Customizable features .............. 428
6-3. Initialization
Items to initialize........................... 433
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For owners
Reporting safety defects for
U.S. owners.................................. 436
Seat belt instructions for
Canadian owners
(in French).................................... 437
Index
Abbreviation list ................................... 440
Alphabetical index............................... 442
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3
4
5
6
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What to do if... .......................................453
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P. 142
Pictorial index
P. 128
P. 145
P. 142
P. 142
P. 283
P. 142
P. 146
P. 65
P. 61
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. 379
P. 411
P. 416
P. 142
P. 142
P. 41
Rear window defogger
P. 198
P. 37
P. 68
P. 128
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. 63
Pictorial index
P. 52
P. 78
P. 78
P. 78
P. 252
P. 236
P. 51
P. 44
P. 234
P. 78
P. 232
P. 245
P. 243
P. 248
P. 224
P. 234
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. 262
P. 256
P. 229
P. 65
P. 229
P. 238
P. 229
P. 229
P. 237
P. 251
P. 78
A
P. 60
P. 233
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. 49
P. 37
P. 61
P. 63
P. 63
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. 246
P. 120
P. 389
P. 244
P. 243
Automatic transmission shift lever
Seat heater switches
Shift lock override button
Cigarette lighter
Ashtrays
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Pictorial index
P. 142
P. 128
P. 145
P. 122, 124
P. 131
P. 138
P. 146
P. 116
P. 41
P. 231
P. 58
P. 129
P. 283
P. 130
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
Horn
Tilt and telescopic steering control switch
Parking brake pedal
Hood release lever
P. 239
P. 199
P. 190
P. 198
P. 71, 73
P. 344
P. 239
P. 71, 73
P. 344
A
Without navigation system
Air conditioning
system
Audio
system
Clock
Rear window and outside rear view mirror
defoggers
Security indicator
Emergency flasher
switch
With navigation system
Navigation
*
system
Clock
Audio system*
Rear window and
outside rear view
mirror defoggers
*
Security indicator
Air conditioning
*
system
Emergency flasher
switch
*: Refer to “Navigation System Owner's Manual”.
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Pictorial index
P. 150
P. 153
P. 153
P. 139
P. 139
P. 153
P. 150
P. 153
P. 225
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. 68
P. 149
P. 240
P. 133
P. 171
P. 122, 172
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.
Symbols used in illustrations
Safety symbol
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The symbol of a circle with a slash through it means “Do not”,
“Do not do this”, or “Do not let this happen.”
Arrows indicating operations
Indicates the action (pushing, turning, etc.)
used to operate switches and other
devices.
Indicates the outcome of an operation (e.g.
a lid opens).
Before driving
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1-1. Key information
Keys.............................................. 20
1-2. Opening, closing and locking
the doors and trunk
Smart access system with
push-button start .................... 24
Wireless remote control......... 35
Doors ............................................ 37
Trunk .............................................. 41
1-3. Adjustable components
(seats, mirrors,
steering wheel)
Front seats................................... 44
Driving position memory
(driver’s seat) .......................... 45
Seat position memory
(front passenger’s seat) ........ 49
Head restraints........................... 51
Seat belts ..................................... 52
Steering wheel.......................... 58
Anti-glare inside rear view
mirror......................................... 60
Outside rear view mirrors........ 61
1-4. Opening and closing the
windows and moon roof
Power windows.......................... 63
Moon roof ................................... 65
1-5. Refueling
Opening the fuel tank cap ..... 68
1-6. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system..... 71
Alarm............................................ 73
Theft prevention labels
(U.S.A.)...................................... 75
1-7. Safety information
Correct driving posture .......... 76
SRS airbags ................................ 78
Front passenger occupant
classification system.............. 89
Child restraint systems ........... 94
Installing child restraints......... 98
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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. 24 )
• Operating the wireless
remote control function
(P. 3 5)
Mechanical keys
Key number plate
■ Card key (Canada only)
Electronic key
Operating the smart access system with push-button start
(P. 24 )
Mechanical key
The card key comes with an information card that includes instructions
for use. Lexus recommends that you carry the information card with
the card key.
Keys
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Using the mechanical key
● To store the mechanical key in the card
key, insert it inside while pressing the
lock release button.
1-1. Key information
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.
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.
(P. 3 91 )
■ Card key
● The mechanical key that is stored inside the card key should be used only if a
problem arises, such as when the key does not operate properly.
● If it is difficult to take out the mechanical key, push down the lock release button
using a pen tip etc. If it is still difficult to pull it out, use a coin etc.
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1-1. Key information
● If the battery cover is not installed and
the battery falls out or if the battery was
removed because the key got wet, reinstall the battery with the positive terminal facing the Lexus emblem.
● The card key is not waterproof.
■ 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. 4 1, 23 1)
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. 39 0)
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1-1. Key information
NOTICE
■ To prevent key damage
Observe the following:
● Do not drop the keys, subject them to strong shocks or bend them.
● Do not expose the keys to high temperatures for a long period of time.
● Do not get the keys wet or wash them in an ultrasonic washer etc.
● Do not attach metallic or magnetic materials to the keys or place the keys close to
such materials.
● Do not disassemble the keys.
● Do not place the keys near objects that produce magnetic fields, such as TVs,
audio systems, glass top ranges, or medical electrical equipment, such as low-frequency therapy equipment.
■ Precautions for handling the card keys
● Do not apply excess force when inserting the mechanical key to the card key.
Doing so may damage the card key.
● If the battery or card key terminals get wet, the battery may corrode.
If the key is dropped into water, or if drinking water etc. is spilled on the key,
immediately remove the battery cover and wipe the battery and terminals. (To
remove the battery cover, lightly grasp and pull it.) If the battery is corroded, have
your Lexus dealer replace the battery.
● Do not crush the battery cover or use a screwdriver to remove the battery cover.
Forcibly removing the battery cover may bend or damage the key.
● If the battery cover is frequently removed, the battery cover may become loose.
● When installing the battery, make sure to check the direction of the battery.
Installing the battery in the wrong direction may cause the battery to deplete rapidly.
● The surface of the card key may be damaged, or its coating may peel off in the
following situations:
• The card key is carried together with hard objects, such as coins or keys.
• The card key is scraped with a sharp object, such as a tip of mechanical pencil.
• The surface of the card key is wiped with thinners or benzene.
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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 (including the card key
) on your person, for example in your
pocket.
(The driver should always carry the electronic key.)
Locks and unlocks the doors (P. 2 5)
Unlocks the trunk (P. 25 )
Starts the engine (P. 116)
: Canada only
Smart access system with push-button start
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
Unlocking and locking the doors (front door handles only)
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.
Press the lock button to lock the
door.
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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. 39 1)
● 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.
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.)
When the indicator on the key surface is turned off, push and
hold , , or for approximately 5 seconds while pushing
on the key.
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 3)
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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors and trunk
■ 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. 35 )
● The vehicle is locked/unlocked using the mechanical key. (P. 3 91)
■ Electronic key battery depletion
● The standard battery life is 1 to 2 years. (The card key battery life is about a year
and a half.)
● The battery becomes depleted even if the electronic key is not used because
the key always transmits radio waves. If the smart access system with push-button start or the wireless remote control does not operate, or the detection area
becomes smaller, the battery may be depleted. Replace the battery when necessary. ( P. 3 20 )
● 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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