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Smart Access System With Push-Button Start (for Entry Function)





THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: SMART ACCESS SYSTEM WITH PUSH-BUTTON START (for Entry Function): PRECAUTION

1. PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING TECHSTREAM

(a) If the engine switch cannot be turned on (IG), it is possible to perform troubleshooting for the smart access system with push-button start 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.

2. PRECAUTIONS WHEN REPLACING ECU

(a) When replacing the ID code box, certification ECU, steering lock actuator assembly (steering lock ECU), ECM or electrical key transmitter (key), refer to the registration procedures for the engine immobiliser system.

(b) When the certification ECU is replaced, the stored steering lock position will no longer match that of the steering lock actuator assembly (steering lock ECU) and it may not be possible to start the engine. Therefore, after replacement, perform the following procedure.

(1) Move the shift lever to P.

(2) With the engine switch off, open and close a door, and then start the engine.

3. PRECAUTION FOR REGISTRATION

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

NOTICE:
Any keys or ECUs for which registration has been performed cannot be reused.

(1) ID code box

(2) Certification ECU

(3) Steering lock actuator assembly (steering lock ECU)

(4) Electrical key transmitter (key)

4. PRECAUTIONS WHEN DISCONNECTING CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

(a) After disconnecting and reconnecting the 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.

5. PRECAUTIONS FOR VEHICLE BATTERY AND BATTERY BUILT INTO ELECTRICAL KEY TRANSMITTER

(a) When the doors are locked, electric waves are transmitted from the vehicle, which continually uses power from the vehicle battery. Therefore, if the vehicle is left as is for a long time, the battery may be fully depleted. If the vehicle is not used for a long time, disconnect the battery or cancel the smart access system with push-button start.

HINT
Refer to the following procedures to cancel the smart access system with push-button start Smart Access System With Push-Button Start (for Entry Function).

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

6. PRECAUTIONS FOR ELECTRICAL KEY TRANSMITTER

HINT
For the figure of the electrical key transmitter (key), refer to Parts Location Smart Access System With Push-Button Start (for Entry Function).

(a) The key is a precision instrument. Be sure to observe the following:

(1) Do not subject the key to strong physical shocks.

(2) Do not keep the key in a high temperature area for a long time.

(3) Do not use an ultrasonic washing machine to clean the key.

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

(5) Do not place the key 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 key.

7. PRECAUTIONS WHEN INSPECTING SMART ACCESS SYSTEM WITH PUSH-BUTTON START (for Entry Function)

(a) General precautions for the smart access system with push-button start (for Entry Function):

(1) Always carry the electrical key transmitter (key).

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

(1) The 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 key.

(4) The key 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 transmitter (key) from another vehicle is nearby.

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

(c) Operating range of the smart access system with push-button start (for Entry Function):

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

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

(3) Even if the key is in the vehicle interior key detection area, the key 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 key is held, the key may not operate properly.

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

(e) The smart access system with push-button start will not operate under the following conditions.

(1) The procedures to cancel the smart access system with push-button start are performed.

(2) There is no key battery (the LED of the key does not blink when a key switch is pressed).

8. 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 key 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 key 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 key 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 30 seconds.

(h) If the key 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 30 seconds if a door is not opened.

(i) If the key is being carried together with a key from another vehicle with a smart access system with push-button start 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.

9. 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 key 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 key 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 they key is being carried and a lock operation is performed from the driver side door while the driver side door is open (the door is ajar), the door ajar warning does not operate.

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

(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.