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Ignition switch (models without “keyless access with push-button start system”)
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NOTE
3-1. Ignition switch (models
without “keyless access with
push-button start system”)
CAUTION
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Keep the ignition switch in the
“LOCK” position when the engine
is not running.
Do not attach a large key holder or
key case to either key. If it banged
against your knees or hands while
you are driving, it could turn the
ignition switch from the “ON” posi-
tion to the “ACC” or “LOCK” posi-
tion, thereby stopping the engine.
Also, if the key is attached to a key
holder or to a large bunch of other
keys, centrifugal force may act on it
as the vehicle moves, resulting in
unwanted turning of the ignition
switch.
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Using electrical accessories for a
long time with the ignition switch in
the “ON” or “ACC” position can
cause the battery to go dead.
WARNING
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Never turn the ignition switch to
the “LOCK” position while the
vehicle is being driven or towed
because that will lock the steer-
ing wheel, preventing steering
control. And when the engine is
turned off, it takes a much greater
effort than usual to steer.
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If the ignition switch will not move
from the “LOCK” position to the
“ACC” position, turn the steering
wheel slightly to the left and right as
you turn the ignition switch.
& Key positions
Before leaving the vehicle, al-
ways remove the key from the
ignition switch for safety and
never allow an unattended child
to remain in the vehicle. Failure to
follow this procedure could re-
sult in injury to a child or others.
Children could operate the power
windows, the moonroof or other
controls or even make the vehicle
move.
Position
Description
The key can only be inserted
or removed in this position.
The ignition switch will lock
the steering wheel when you
remove the key.
LOCK
ACC
In this position the electrical
accessories (audio, acces-
sory power outlet, etc.) can be
used.
This is the normal operating
position after starting the en-
gine.
ON
The engine is started in this
position.
START
The ignition switch has four positions:
LOCK, ACC, ON and START.
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The engine may not start in the
following cases:
ponder.
CAUTION
– The key is near or touching
another transmitter.
Do not turn the ignition switch to the
“START” position while the engine
is running.
& Key reminder chime
The reminder chime sounds when the
driver’s door is opened and the ignition
switch is in the “LOCK” or “ACC” position.
NOTE
The chime stops under the following
conditions.
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The ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position.
The key is removed from the ignition
switch.
– The key grip is touching another
key or a metallic key holder.
The driver’s door is closed.
& Ignition switch light
For easy access to the ignition switch in
the dark, the ignition switch light illumi-
nates when the driver’s door is opened or
when the driver’s door is unlocked using
the remote keyless entry transmitter.
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To turn the key from the “ACC” to
“LOCK” position, the select lever
must be in the “P” position and the
key must be pushed in and turned.
If your registered key fails to start
the engine, pull out the key once (the
security indicator light will blink),
and then insert the key again and
turn it to the “START” position again
to restart the engine.
The light remains illuminated for several
tens of seconds and then gradually turns
off under the following conditions.
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The driver’s door is closed.
The doors are unlocked using the
remote keyless entry transmitter.
– The key is near another key that
contains an immobilizer trans-
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Push-button ignition switch (models with “keyless access with push-button start system”)
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The light turns off immediately under the
following conditions.
engine start cannot be operated.
Even when the access key fob is
outside the vehicle, if it is placed too
close to the glass, it may be possible
to switch the power or to start the
engine.
Do not leave the access key fob in
the following places. It may become
impossible to operate the push-
button ignition switch and the en-
gine start. It may also cause a false
warning to issue although no mal-
function actually occurs, or not to
issue a warning when any malfunc-
tion occurs.
3-2. Push-button ignition
switch (models with “keyless
access with push-button start
system”)
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The ignition switch is turned to the “ON”
position.
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All doors and the rear gate are locked
using the remote keyless entry trans-
mitter.
& Safety precautions
Refer to “Safety precautions” �P114.
& Operating range for push-
button start system
– On the instrument panel
– On the floor
– Inside the glove box
– Inside the door trim pocket
– On the rear seat
– In the cargo area
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When operating the push-button
ignition switch or starting the en-
gine, if the access key fob battery is
discharged, perform the procedure
described in “Access key fob – if
access key fob does not operate
properly” �P439. In such a case,
replace the battery immediately. Re-
fer to “Replacing battery of access
key fob” �P496.
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Antennas
Operating range
NOTE
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If the access key fob is not detected
within the operating range of the
antennas inside the vehicle, the
push-button ignition switch and the
