Subaru XV Crosstrek (2016 year). Manual - part 7

& SRS airbag system servicing

WARNING

. When discarding an airbag mod-

ule or scrapping the entire vehi-
cle damaged by a collision, con-
sult your SUBARU dealer.

. The SRS airbag has no user-

serviceable parts. Do not use
electrical test equipment on any
circuit related to the SRS airbag
system. For required servicing of
the SRS airbag, consult your
nearest SUBARU dealer. Tamper-
ing with or disconnecting the
system

’s wiring could result in

accidental inflation of the SRS
airbag or could make the system
inoperative, which may result in
serious injury.

CAUTION

If you need service or repair in areas
indicated in the following list, have
the work performed by an author-
ized SUBARU dealer. The SRS air-
bag control module, impact sensors
and airbag modules are stored in
these areas.

. Under the center of the instru-

ment panel

. On both the right and left sides at

the front of the vehicle

. Steering wheel and column and

nearby areas

. Bottom of the steering column

and nearby areas

. Top of the dashboard on front

passenger

’s side and nearby

areas

. Each front seat and nearby area
. Inside each center pillar
. Inside each front door
. In each roof side (from the front

pillar to a point over the rear seat)

. Between the rear seat cushion

and rear wheel house on each
side

. Under the rear center seat

In the event that the SRS airbag is
deployed, replacement of the system
should be performed only by an author-
ized SUBARU dealer. When the compo-
nents of the SRS airbag system are
replaced, use only genuine SUBARU
parts.

NOTE

In the following cases, contact your
SUBARU dealer as soon as possible.
. The front part of the vehicle was
involved in an accident in which only
the driver

’s SRS frontal airbag or both

driver

’s and front passenger’s SRS

frontal airbags did not deploy.

. The pad of the steering wheel, the
cover over the front passenger

’s SRS

frontal airbag, or either roof side (from
the front pillar to a point over the rear
seat) is scratched, cracked, or other-
wise damaged.

. The center pillar, front door, rear
wheel house or rear sub frame, or an
area near these parts, was involved in
an accident in which the SRS side
airbag and SRS curtain airbag did not
deploy.

. The fabric or leather of either front
seatback is cut, frayed, or otherwise
damaged.

. The rear part of the vehicle was
involved in an accident in which no
SRS airbag was deployed.

Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)

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Seat, seatbelt and SRS airbags/*SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)

& Precautions against vehicle

modification

WARNING

To avoid accidental activation of the
system or rendering the system
inoperative, which may result in
serious injury, no modifications
should be made to any components
or wiring of the SRS airbag system.

This includes following modifica-
tions.
. Installation of custom steering

wheels

. Attachment of additional trim

materials to the dashboard

. Installation of custom seats
. Replacement of seat fabric or

leather

. Installation of additional fabric or

leather on the front seat

. Attachment of a hands-free mi-

crophone or any other accessory
to a front pillar, a center pillar, a
rear pillar, the windshield, a side
window, an assist grip, or any
other cabin surface that would be
near a deploying SRS curtain
airbag.

. Installation of additional electri-

cal/electronic equipment such as
a mobile two-way radio on or
near the SRS airbag system
components and/or wiring is not
advisable. This could interfere
with proper operation of the
SRS airbag system.

CAUTION

Do not perform any of the following
modifications. Such modifications
can interfere with proper operation
of the SRS airbag system.
. Attachment of any equipment

(bush bar, winches, snow plow,
skid plate, etc.) other than genu-
ine SUBARU accessory parts to
the front end.

. Modification of the suspension

system or front end structure.

. Installation of a tire of different

size and construction from the
tires specified on the vehicle
placard attached to the driver

’s

door pillar or specified for indivi-
dual vehicle models in this Own-
er

’s Manual.

. Attachment of any equipment

(side steps or side sill protectors,

etc.) other than genuine SUBARU
accessory parts to the side body.

Always consult your SUBARU dealer if
you want to install any accessory parts on
your vehicle.

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Keys .....................................................................

2-3

Key number plate ................................................

2-3

Immobilizer ..........................................................

2-3

Security indicator light ........................................

2-4

Key replacement .................................................

2-4

Certification for immobilizer system .....................

2-4

Door locks ...........................................................

2-5

Locking and unlocking from the outside ..............

2-5

Locking and unlocking from the inside ................

2-7

Battery drainage prevention function ...................

2-7

Power door locking switches .............................

2-8

Key lock-in prevention function ...........................

2-9

Keyless access with push-button start

system (if equipped) ........................................

2-9

Safety precautions .............................................

2-10

Locking and unlocking with

“keyless access”

entry function...................................................

2-13

Selecting audible signal operation ......................

2-18

Warning chimes and warning indicator ...............

2-18

Disabling keyless access function ......................

2-18

When access key does not operate properly .......

2-20

Replacing battery of access key .........................

2-20

Replacing access key.........................................

2-20

Certification for keyless access with push-button

start system .....................................................

2-20

PIN Code Access (models with

“keyless

access with push-button start system

”)........ 2-21

Registering a PIN code .......................................

2-22

Unlocking ..........................................................

2-23

Remote keyless entry system ...........................

2-23

Locking the doors ..............................................

2-25

Unlocking the doors ..........................................

2-25

Opening the trunk lid (4-door) ............................

2-25

Unlocking the rear gate (5-door) .........................

2-25

Vehicle finder function .......................................

2-25

Sounding a panic alarm .....................................

2-25

Selecting audible signal operation (models

without

“keyless access with push-button start

system

”).......................................................... 2-26

Replacing the battery .........................................

2-26

Replacing lost transmitters ................................

2-26

Certification for remote keyless entry system .....

2-26

Alarm system .....................................................

2-27

System operation...............................................

2-28

Activating and deactivating the alarm system .....

2-28

If you have accidentally triggered the alarm

system ............................................................

2-28

Arming the system ............................................

2-29

Disarming the system ........................................

2-32

Valet mode ........................................................

2-32

Passive arming (models without

“keyless access

with push-button start system

”) ....................... 2-32

Tripped sensor identification ..............................

2-34

Shock sensors (dealer option)............................

2-34

Child safety locks ..............................................

2-35

Windows.............................................................

2-35

Power window operation by driver .....................

2-35

Power window operation by passengers.............

2-37

Initialization of power window ............................

2-38

Trunk lid (4-door) ...............................................

2-38

To open and close the trunk lid from outside......

2-39

To open the trunk lid from inside........................

2-39

Keys and doors

Internal trunk lid release handle..........................

2-39

Rear gate (5-door) ..............................................

2-41

Lock/unlock .......................................................

2-41

Open/close.........................................................

2-41

Moonroof (if equipped)......................................

2-42

Moonroof switches ............................................

2-43

Sun shade .........................................................

2-44

Keys

NOTE

For models with

“keyless access with

push-button start system

”, refer to

“Keyless access with push-button start
system

” F2-9.

Master key

Submaster key

Valet key

Key number plate

Three types of keys are provided for your
vehicle:
Master key, submaster key and valet key.

The master key and submaster key fit all
locks on your vehicle.
. Ignition switch

. Driver’s door

. Glove box

The valet key fits only the ignition switch
and door locks. You can keep the glove
box locked when you leave your vehicle
and valet key at a parking facility.

CAUTION

Do not attach a large key holder or
key case to either key. If it bangs
against your knees while you are
driving, it could turn the ignition
switch from the

“ON” position to the

“ACC” or “LOCK” position, thereby
stopping the engine.

& Key number plate

The key number is stamped on the key
number plate attached to the key set.
Write down the key number and keep it in
another safe place, not in the vehicle. This
number is needed to make a replacement
key if you lose your key or lock it inside the
vehicle. Refer to

“Key replacement” F2-4.

Immobilizer

The immobilizer system is designed to
prevent an unauthorized person from
starting the engine. Only keys registered
with your vehicle

’s immobilizer system can

be used to operate your vehicle. This
system, however, is not a 100% anti-theft
guarantee.

For models with

“keyless access with

push-button start system

”:

If you press the push-button ignition
switch when carrying an unregistered
access key, the switch will not turn to the

“ON” position and the engine will not start.

If the engine does not start, perform the
procedure described in

“Starting engine”

F9-19.

For models without

“keyless access

with push-button start system

”:

Even if an unregistered key fits into the
ignition switch and can be turned to the

“START” position, the engine will auto-
matically stop after several seconds.

If the engine does not start, pull out the
key once before trying again. Refer to

“Ignition switch (models without “keyless
access with push-button start system

”)”

F3-4.

Keys and doors/Keys

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Keys and doors/Immobilizer

CAUTION

. Do not place the key under direct

sunlight or anywhere it may
become hot.

. Do not get the key wet. If the key

gets wet, wipe it dry with a cloth
immediately.

NOTE

. To protect your vehicle from theft,
please pay close attention to the fol-
lowing security precautions:

– Never leave your vehicle unat-
tended with its keys inside.
– Before leaving your vehicle,
close all windows and the moon-
roof, and lock the doors and rear
gate.
– Do not leave spare keys or any
record of your key number in the
vehicle.

. The vehicle has a maintenance-free
type immobilizer system.

& Security indicator light

Refer to

“Security indicator light” F3-30.

& Key replacement

Your key number plate will be required if
you ever need a replacement key made.
Any new key must be registered for use
with your vehicle

’s immobilizer system

before it can be used. The maximum
number of keys that can be registered
for use with one vehicle is as follows.
. Four (models without “keyless access
with push-button start system

”)

. Seven (models with “keyless access
with push-button start system

”)

One key that has already been registered
is required in order to register a new key.

If you lose a key, the lost key

’s ID code still

remains in the memory of the vehicle

’s

immobilizer system. For security reasons,
the lost key

’s ID code should be erased

from the memory. To erase the lost key

’s

ID code, all keys that will be used are
required.

For details about new key registration and
erasing the lost key

’s ID code, contact

your SUBARU dealer.

& Certification for immobilizer

system

. For models with “keyless access
with push-button start system

”:

Refer to

“Certification for keyless access

with push-button start system

” F2-20.

. For models without “keyless access
with push-button start system

”:

– U.S.-spec. models

FCC ID: MOZRI-38BFH

CAUTION

FCC WARNING
Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party re-
sponsible for compliance could void
the user

’s authority to operate the

equipment.

This device complies with part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This de-
vice may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

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– Canada-spec. models

– Mexico-spec. models

Door locks

& Locking and unlocking from

the outside

NOTE

If you unlock the driver

’s door with a

key (including a mechanical key) and
open the door while the alarm system
is armed, the alarm system is triggered
and the vehicle

’s horn sounds. In this

case, perform any of the following
operations:

Models with

“keyless access with

push-button start system

”:

. Press any button on the access key
(except when the access key battery is
discharged).

. Press the push-button ignition
switch to

“ACC”.

. Carry the access key and perform
either of the following procedures.

– Grip the front door handle

– Press the rear gate opener button

Models without

“keyless access with

push-button start system

”:

. Press any button on the remote
transmitter (except when the transmit-
ter battery is discharged).

. Insert the key into the ignition
switch and turn the ignition switch to

Keys and doors/Door locks

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2-5

Keys and doors/Door locks

“ON”.

For details about the alarm system,
refer to

“Alarm system” F2-27.

To lock the driver

’s door from the outside

with the key, turn the key toward the front.

To unlock the door, turn the key toward the
rear. Pull the outside door handle to open
an unlocked door.

NOTE

For models with

“keyless access with

push-button start system

”:

The mechanical key is directional. If the
key cannot be inserted, change the
direction that the grooved side is
facing and insert it again.

To lock the door from outside without the
key, the following methods are available.

Locking using lock lever
1)

Rotate the lock lever forward.

Close the door.

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Locking using power door locking switch
1)

Press the front side (lock side) of the
power door locking switch.

Close the door.

In this case, all closed doors and the rear
gate (for 5-door) are locked at the same
time.

Always make sure that all doors and the
rear gate (for 5-door) are locked before
leaving your vehicle.

NOTE

Make sure that you do not leave the key
inside the vehicle when locking the
doors from the outside without the key.

& Locking and unlocking from

the inside

Unlock

Lock

To lock the door from the inside, rotate the
lock lever forward. To unlock the door from
the inside, rotate the lock lever rearward.

The red mark on the lock lever appears
when the door is unlocked.

Pull the inside door handle to open an
unlocked door.

Always make sure that all doors and the
rear gate (for 5-door) are closed before
starting to drive.

WARNING

Keep all doors locked when you
drive, especially when small chil-
dren are in your vehicle.

Along with the proper use of seat-
belts and child restraints, locking
the doors reduces the chance of
being thrown out of the vehicle in an
accident.

It also helps prevent passengers
from falling out if a door is acciden-
tally opened, and intruders from
unexpectedly opening doors and
entering your vehicle.

& Battery drainage prevention

function

If a door or the rear gate (5-door) is not
completely closed, the interior lights will
remain illuminated as a result. However,
several lights are automatically turned off
by the battery drainage prevention func-
tion to prevent the battery from dischar-
ging. The following interior lights are
affected by this function.

Keys and doors/Door locks

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Keys and doors/Power door locking switches

Item

Switch

position

Automatically turning

off

Map
lights

OFF

Approximately 20

minutes later

Dome light

DOOR

Approximately 20

minutes later

Ignition
switch light

—

Approximately 20

minutes later

Cargo area
light

DOOR

Approximately 20

minutes later

*1: The battery drainage prevention function
affects only the map lights on models with the
moonroof, and only when the map light
switches are in the OFF position. The map
lights on models without the moonroof do not
turn off automatically, so push the light switches
manually to turn them off.

The operational/non-operational setting of
this function can be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Contact your SUBARU
dealer to change the setting.

NOTE

. The factory setting (default setting)
for this function is set as

“operational”.

. When leaving the vehicle, please
make sure that all doors and the rear
gate (5-door) are completely closed.

. The battery drainage prevention
function does not operate while the

key is in the ignition switch.

Power door locking switches

Lock

Unlock

All doors and the rear gate (for 5-door) can
be locked and unlocked by the power door
locking switches located at the driver

’s

side and the front passenger

’s side doors.

To lock the doors, push the front side of
the switch.
To unlock the doors, push the rear side of
the switch.

When you close the doors after you set
the door locks, the doors remain locked.

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NOTE

Make sure that you do not leave the key
inside the vehicle before locking the
doors from the outside using the power
door locking switches.

& Key lock-in prevention func-

tion

This function prevents the doors from
being locked under the following condi-
tions.
. The key is still in the ignition switch
(models without

“keyless access with

push-button start system

”)

. The ignition switch is in the “ON”
position (models with

“keyless access with

push-button start system

”)

This function

’s operational/non-opera-

tional setting can be changed by a
SUBARU dealer. Contact a SUBARU
dealer for details.

NOTE

. The factory setting (default setting)
for this function is set as

“operational”.

. When leaving the vehicle, make sure
you are holding the key before locking
the doors.

! Behavior with key lock-in preven-

tion function operational

With the driver

’s door open, the doors are

automatically kept unlocked even if the
front side of the power door locking switch
is pressed.
! Behavior with key lock-in preven-

tion function non-operational

. If the lock lever is turned to the front
(

“LOCK”) position with the driver’s door

open and the driver

’s door is then closed

with the lock lever in that position, the
driver

’s door is locked.

. If the spare key is used to lock the
driver

’s door from the outside of the

vehicle, the door is locked.

Keyless access with push-
button start system (if
equipped)

Access key (main)

Access key (sub)

Key number plate

The vehicle has two access keys and a
key number plate. For details about the
key number plate, refer to

“Key number

plate

” F2-3.

The keyless access with push-button start
system allows you to perform the following
functions when you are carrying the
access key.
. Locking and unlocking of the doors and
rear gate (5-door)

Keys and doors/Keyless access with push

–button start system

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Keys and doors/Keyless access with push

–button start system

. Opening the trunk (4-door)

. Starting and stopping the engine. For
detailed information, refer to

“Starting and

stopping engine (models with push-button
start system)

” F7-12.

. Arming and disarming the alarm sys-
tem. For detailed information, refer to

“Alarm system” F2-27.

Locking and unlocking by the remote
keyless entry system can also be con-
trolled with the buttons on the access key.
For detailed information, refer to

“Remote

keyless entry system

” F2-23.

A mechanical key is attached to each
access key. The mechanical key is used
for the following operations.
. Locking and unlocking the driver’s door

. Locking and unlocking the glove box

You cannot unlock the glove box without
using the mechanical key. You can keep
the glove box locked when you leave your
vehicle and the access key (with the
mechanical key removed) at a parking
facility.

Release button

Mechanical key

While pressing the release button of the
access key, take out the mechanical key.

& Safety precautions

WARNING

If you wear an implanted pacemaker
or an implanted defibrillator, stay at
least 8.7 in (22 cm) away from the
transmitting antennas installed on
the vehicle.

The radio waves from the transmit-
ting antennas on the vehicle could
adversely affect the operation of
implanted pacemakers and im-
planted defibrillators.

If you wear electronic medical
equipment other than an implanted
pacemaker or an implanted defibril-
lator, before using the keyless ac-
cess with push-button start system,
refer to

“Radio waves used for the

keyless access with push-button
start system

” mentioned later, and

contact the electronic medical
equipment manufacturer for more
information. The radio waves from
the transmitting antennas on the
vehicle could adversely affect the
operation of the electronic medical
equipment.

“Radio waves used for the keyless
access with push-button start sys-
tem

”

. The keyless access with push-

button start system uses radio
waves of the following fre-
quency* in addition to the radio
waves used for the remote key-
less entry system. The radio
waves are periodically output
from the antennas installed on
the vehicle as shown in the
following illustrations.

* Radio frequency: 134 kHz

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4-door
1)

Antenna

5-door
1)

Antenna

CAUTION

. Never leave or store the access

key inside the vehicle or within

6.6 ft (2 m) around the vehicle (e.
g., in the garage). The access key
may be locked inside the vehicle,
or the battery may discharge
rapidly.

. The access key contains electro-

nic components. Observe the
following precautions to prevent
malfunctions.
– Although you can replace the

battery of the access key
yourself, it is recommended
that the battery be replaced by
a SUBARU dealer to avoid the
risk of damage at the time of
replacement.

– Do not get the access key wet.

If the access key gets wet,
wipe it off immediately and let
it dry completely.

– Do not apply strong impacts

to the access key.

– Keep the access key away

from magnetic sources.

– Never leave the access key in

direct sunlight or anywhere
that may become hot, such
as on the dashboard. It may
damage the battery or cause
circuit malfunctions.

Keys and doors/Keyless access with push

–button start system

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Keys and doors/Keyless access with push

–button start system

– Do not wash the access key in

an ultrasonic washer.

– Do not leave the access key in

humid or dusty locations.
Doing so may cause malfunc-
tions.

– Do not leave the access key

near personal computers or
home electric appliances.
Doing so may cause the ac-
cess key to malfunction, re-
sulting in battery discharge.

. If the access key is dropped, the

integrated mechanical key inside
may become loose. Be careful
not to lose the mechanical key.

. When you carry the access key

on an airplane, do not press the
button of the access key while in
the airplane. When any button of
the access key is pressed, radio
waves are sent and may affect
the operation of the airplane.
When you carry the access key
in a bag on an airplane, take
measures to prevent the buttons
of the access key from being
pressed.

NOTE

. The operational/non-operational
setting for the keyless access function
can be changed. For the setting proce-
dure, refer to

“Disabling keyless ac-

cess function

” F2-18. The setting can

also be changed by a SUBARU dealer.
For more details, contact a SUBARU
dealer.

. For detailed information about the
operation method for the push-button
ignition switch while the keyless ac-
cess function is switched to the non-
operational mode, refer to

“Access key

– if access key does not operate
properly

” F9-18.

. The keyless access with push-but-
ton start system uses weak radio
waves. The status of the access key
and environmental conditions may in-
terfere with the communication be-
tween the access key and the vehicle
under the following conditions, and it
may not be possible to lock or unlock
the doors or start the engine.

– When operating near a facility
where strong radio waves are trans-
mitted, such as a broadcast station
and power transmission lines
– When products that transmit
radio waves are used, such as an
access key or a remote transmitter

key of another vehicle
– When carrying more than one
access key
– When the access key is placed
near wireless communication
equipment such as a cell phone
– When the access key is placed
near a metallic object
– When metallic accessories are
attached to the access key
– When carrying the access key
with electronic appliances such as
a laptop computer
– When the battery of the access
key is discharged

. The access key is always commu-
nicating with the vehicle and is con-
tinuously using the battery. Although
the life of the battery varies depending
on the operating conditions, it is ap-
proximately 1 to 2 years. If the battery
becomes fully discharged, replace it
with a new one.

. If an access key is lost, it is
recommended that all of the remaining
access keys be reregistered. For rere-
gistration of an access key, contact a
SUBARU dealer.

. For a spare access key, contact a
SUBARU dealer.

. Up to 7 access keys can be regis-
tered for one vehicle.

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. Carefully store the key number plate
supplied with the access key. It is
necessary for vehicle repair.

. Do not leave the access key in the
storage spaces inside the vehicle, such
as the door pocket, dashboard and the
corner of the cargo area. Vibrations
may damage the key or turn on the
switch, possibly resulting in a lockout.

. After the vehicle battery is dis-
charged or replaced, initialization of
the steering lock system may be re-
quired to start the engine. In this case,
perform the following procedure to
initialize the steering lock.

(1) Turn the push-button ignition
switch to the

“OFF” position. For

details, refer to

“Switching power”

F3-7.
(2) Open and close the driver

’s

door.
(3) Wait for approximately 10 sec-
onds.

When the steering is locked, the initi-
alization is completed.
. Do not leave the access key in the
following places.

– On the instrument panel

– On the floor

– Inside the glove box

– Inside the door trim pocket

– On the rear seat

– On the rear shelf (4-door)

– Inside the trunk (4-door)

– In the cargo area (5-door)

If you do, the following situations
may occur.

– The access key is mistakenly
locked inside the vehicle.
– A false warning issues although
no malfunction actually occurs.
– No warning issues even when
any malfunction occurs.

& Locking and unlocking with

“keyless access” entry func-

tion

! Operating ranges

4-door
1)

Antenna

Operating range

Keys and doors/Keyless access with push

–button start system

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Keys and doors/Keyless access with push

–button start system

5-door
1)

Antenna

Operating range

. The operating range of the door lock-
ing/unlocking function is approximately 16
to 32 in (40 to 80 cm) from the respective
door handle.
. For 4-door, the operating range of the
trunk opening function is approximately 16
to 32 in (40 to 80 cm) from the trunk
opener button.
. For 5-door, the operating range of the
rear gate locking/unlocking function is
approximately 16 to 32 in (40 to 80 cm)
from the rear gate ornament.

LED indicator

When the access key is within either of the
operating ranges of the front doors, the
LED indicator on the access key flashes.
When the keyless access functions are
disabled, the LED indicator does not flash
unless a button on the access key is
pressed.

! Operating range tips

. Locking by using the keyless access
function can be operated only by the door
lock sensor in the operating range in
which the access key is detected.
. Unlocking by using the keyless access
function can be operated only by the door
handle in the operating range in which the
access key is detected.
. If the access key is placed too close to

the vehicle body, the keyless access
functions may not operate properly. If they
do not operate properly, repeat the opera-
tion from further away.
. If the access key is placed near the
ground or in an elevated location from the
ground, even if it is in the indicated
operating range, the keyless access func-
tion may not operate properly.
. When the access key is within the
operating range, it is possible for anyone,
even someone who is not carrying the
access key, to operate the keyless access
function. Note that the keyless access
function can be operated only by the door
handle, door lock sensor, rear gate opener
button, trunk opener button or rear lock
button in the operating range in which the
access key is detected.
. It is not possible to lock the doors and
rear gate using the keyless access func-
tion when the access key is inside the
vehicle. However, depending on the status
of the access key and the environmental
conditions, the access key may be locked
inside the vehicle. Before locking, make
sure that you have the access key.
. When the battery of the access key is
discharged, or when operating it in a
location with strong radio waves or noise
(e.g., near a radio tower, power plant,
broadcast station or an area where wire-

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