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Smart Key System (for Entry Function)





THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function): PRECAUTION

1. PRECAUTION FOR DISCONNECTING CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal, initialize the following systems after the cable is reconnected.





2. PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING TECHSTREAM

(a) If the power switch cannot be turned on (IG), it is possible to perform troubleshooting for the smart key system (for Entry Function) using the following method. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3 and turn on and repeatedly turn any door courtesy light switch on and off by pressing it with your finger until communication between the Techstream and vehicle begins (when communication begins, the Techstream display changes).

HINT
Make sure the interval between door courtesy light switch on and off operations is 1.5 seconds or less.

3. PRECAUTIONS WHEN REPLACING ECU

(a) When replacing the ID code box (immobiliser code ECU), certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly), transmission control ECU assembly, power management control ECU or electrical key transmitter sub-assembly, refer to the registration procedures for the engine immobiliser system.

4. PRECAUTION FOR REGISTRATION

(a) If replacing any of the following parts, refer to the registration procedures Engine Immobilizer System.

(1) ID code box (immobiliser code ECU)

(2) Certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly)

(3) Transmission control ECU assembly

(4) Electrical key transmitter sub-assembly (key)

5. PRECAUTIONS WHEN DISCONNECTING CABLE FROM NEGATIVE AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL

(a) After disconnecting and reconnecting the auxiliary battery cable, the entry unlock function may not operate. If this occurs, the entry unlock function can be restored by performing a wireless door lock and unlock operation.

6. PRECAUTIONS FOR AUXILIARY BATTERY AND BATTERY BUILT INTO ELECTRICAL KEY TRANSMITTER SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) When the doors are locked, electric waves are transmitted from the vehicle, which continually uses power from the auxiliary battery. Therefore, if the vehicle is left as is for a long time, the auxiliary battery may be fully discharged. If the vehicle is not used for a long time, disconnect the auxiliary battery or cancel the smart key system (for Entry Function).

HINT
Refer to the following procedures to cancel the smart key system (for Entry Function) Smart Key System (for Entry Function).

(b) When the doors are locked and the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is in the detection area of an electrical key antenna, periodic communication between the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly and vehicle is performed, which uses transmitter battery power. If the vehicle is not being used, do not place the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly within 2 m (6.56 ft.) of the vehicle.

7. PRECAUTIONS FOR ELECTRICAL KEY TRANSMITTER SUB-ASSEMBLY

HINT
For the figure of the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly, refer to Parts Location Smart Key System (for Entry Function).

(a) The electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is a precision instrument. Be sure to observe the following:

(1) Do not subject the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly to strong physical shocks.

(2) Do not keep the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly in a high temperature area for a long time.

(3) Do not use an ultrasonic washing machine to clean the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly.

(4) Do not use the key with any magnetic items with key holders.

(5) Do not place the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly near magnetic equipment, such as digital audio players, induction cookers, medical devices that generate low-frequency electromagnetic waves, etc.

(6) Do not attach any stickers to the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly.

8. PRECAUTIONS WHEN INSPECTING SMART KEY SYSTEM (for Entry Function)

(a) General precautions for the smart key system (for Entry Function):

(1) Always carry the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly.

(b) Under the following conditions, the key detection area may be reduced or the system may be unable to be properly detected. This is due to the weak electromagnetic waves used for key detection.

(1) The transmitter battery is depleted.

(2) There are TV towers, electric power plants, broadcasting stations, gas stations or other facilities that generate strong electric waves nearby.

(3) Wireless communication devices, such as walkie-talkies, cell phones, cordless telephones, digital audio players, portable game systems, etc., are carried together with the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly.

(4) The electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is covered by or in contact with objects made of metal, such as coins, certain types of cards, etc.

(5) Film with some metallic content is applied to the rear window glass.

(6) Electric wave-type keyless entry systems are being operated nearby.

(7) An electrical key from another vehicle is nearby.

(8) The electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is placed near equipment that generates high-voltage or electrical noise.

(c) Operating range of the smart key system (for Entry Function):

(1) Due to the body design, there are some areas in which proper system operation is difficult.

(2) Even if the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is in the vehicle exterior key detection area, the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly may not be properly detected if the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is near a window, a door handle or the center of the bumper.

(3) Even if the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is in the vehicle interior key detection area, the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly may not be properly detected if it is on the instrument panel, in the glove box or on the floor.

(4) Depending on the way the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is held, the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly may not operate properly.

(d) As weak electric waves are emitted from the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly, if a pacemaker is being used, be sure to read the pacemaker instruction manual.

(e) The smart key system will not operate under the following conditions.

(1) The procedures to cancel the smart key system are performed.

(2) There is no transmitter battery (the LED of the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly does not blink when a electrical key transmitter sub-assembly switch is pressed).

9. PRECAUTIONS FOR ENTRY UNLOCK FUNCTION

(a) When performing an entry unlock operation, be sure to touch the backside of the front door outside handle assembly (touch sensor).

(b) If the front door outside handle assembly is touched while wearing gloves, etc., the response of the system may be delayed.

(c) When performing an entry unlock operation, confirm that the door has unlocked, and then pull the front door outside handle assembly to open the door.

(d) If you approached vehicle quickly or the front door outside handle assembly is operated quickly, the door may not unlock. In this case, the system automatically performs the door unlock operation 4 times. However, if the front door outside handle assembly is being pulled at this time, the door may not unlock for mechanical reasons. If the door does not open when the front door outside handle assembly is pulled once, return the front door outside handle assembly to its original position. Then the door can be unlocked.

(e) If the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is brought too close to the front door outside handle assembly, it may not be possible to unlock the door with the entry unlock function.

(f) If the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is within the vehicle exterior detection area, the door can be unlocked even when a person other than the person carrying the key holds the front door outside handle assembly. However, doors other than the door for which the matching code is detected cannot be unlocked (If the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is in the vehicle exterior detection area of the driver side door and the driver side front door outside handle assembly is held, the doors can be unlocked. However, if the front passenger side front door outside handle assembly is held, the doors cannot be unlocked).

(g) If a door is not opened after the door unlock operation, the doors automatically lock after approximately 60 seconds.

(h) If the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is within the vehicle exterior detection area and a large amount of water is applied to the front door outside handle assembly, such as by a car wash or heavy rain, the sensor may react and the entry unlock operation may be performed. However, the doors will automatically lock after approximately or 60 seconds if a door is not opened.

(i) If the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is being carried together with a electrical key transmitter sub-assembly from another vehicle with a smart key system and the front door outside handle assembly is held, the time before the door is unlocked by the entry unlock operation may be more than normal.

10. PRECAUTIONS FOR ENTRY LOCK FUNCTION

(a) When performing an entry lock operation, if the lock sensor on the front door outside handle assembly is touched too quickly, the door may not lock.

(b) If the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is brought near the vehicle interior (window, front door outside handle assembly), the entry lock function may not operate. Also, the key reminder warning buzzer may sound and the entry unlock operation may stop functioning. In this case, move the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly away from the vehicle interior (window, front door outside handle assembly), perform the entry lock operation, and then perform the entry unlock operation.

(c) If the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is being carried and a lock operation is performed from the driver door while the driver door is open (the door is ajar), the door ajar warning does not operate.

(d) If the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly is left on the instrument panel, in the glove box or on the floor, the key reminder warning function may not operate and the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly may be locked in the vehicle when a door lock operation is performed. Always carry the electrical key transmitter sub-assembly.

(e) The entry unlock operation cannot be performed for approximately 3 seconds after an operation that locks the doors, such as an entry lock or wireless lock operation, is performed.
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