Use the keys to start and stop the engine, and lock and unlock all the doors, tailgate, and fuel fill door.

1. You can remotely start the engine using the remote engine start.

   Remote Engine Start

Low keyless remote signal strength

The vehicle transmits radio waves to locate the keyless remote to start the engine; lock and unlock all the doors and the fuel fill door; and operate the power tailgate.

In the following cases, starting the engine, locking/unlocking the doors/fuel fill door, or opening the power tailgate may be inhibited, or operation may be unstable:

1. Strong radio waves are being transmitted by nearby equipment.
2. You are carrying the keyless remote together with telecommunications equipment, laptop computers, cell phones, or wireless devices.
3. A metallic object is touching or covering the keyless remote.

Battery life is about two years, but this varies depending on regularity of use.

Communication between the keyless remote and the vehicle consumes the keyless remote’s battery.

When the power mode is in ON

If you remove the keyless remote from the vehicle and shut the door, a warning indicator will display in the instrument panel, and warning buzzers will sound from both inside and outside the vehicle.

When the power mode is in ACCESSORY

If you remove the keyless remote from the vehicle and shut the door, a warning buzzer will sound from outside the vehicle.

1. Do not put the keyless remote on the dashboard or in the glove box. It may cause the warning buzzer to sound.
2. Under some other conditions that can prevent the vehicle from locating the keyless remote, the warning buzzer may also sound even if the keyless remote is within the system’s operational range.
3. If the keyless remote is taken out of the vehicle after the engine has been started, you can no longer change the ENGINE START/STOP button mode or restart the engine. Always make sure that the keyless remote is in your vehicle when you operate the ENGINE START/STOP button.
4. Removing the keyless remote from the vehicle through a window does not activate the warning buzzer.

Stopping the warning buzzer

When the keyless remote is within the system’s operational range and the driver’s door is closed, the warning function cancels.

1. If the alarm continues to sound, place the keyless remote in another location.

This system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from starting the engine.

Pay attention to the following:

1. Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ENGINE START/STOP button.
2. Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
3. Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the ENGINE START/STOP button.
4. Do not put the key near magnetic items. Electronic devices, such as televisions and audio systems, emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can become magnetic.
5. Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
6. Doing so may damage the system and make your vehicle inoperable.

Apply and hold the brake pedal before turning the vehicle on the first time after the 12-volt battery has been disconnected.

The security system alarm activates when the tailgate, hood, or doors are forcibly opened. The alarm does not activate if the tailgate or doors are opened with the remote transmitter or keyless access system.

Unlock the vehicle using the remote transmitter or keyless access system, or turn the power mode to ON. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.

The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have been met. 

1. The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.
2. The hood is closed.
3. All doors and the tailgate are locked from outside with the remote transmitter or keyless access system.

When the security system alarm sets

The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks and the blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds.

To cancel the security system alarm

The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote transmitter or keyless access system, or the power mode is set to ON. The security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.

The security system alarm continues for a maximum of two minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.

Do not set the security system alarm when someone is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can accidentally activate when:

1. Unlocking the door with the lock tab.
2. Opening the hood with the hood release.
3. Opening the tailgate with the power tailgate button on the dashboard.

If the 12-volt battery goes dead after you have set the security system alarm, the security alarm may sound once the 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced.

If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by unlocking a door using the remote transmitter or keyless access system.

1. Do not alter the system or add other devices to it. Doing so may damage the system and make your vehicle inoperable.

If you unlock a door with the built-in key while the security system is activated, the alarm will sound.

Panic mode