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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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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”)

The ignition switch is turned to the “ON”

position.

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

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.

Antennas

Operating range

NOTE

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

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