Operation Using Advanced Key Functions

qKeyless Entry System

This system uses the more traditional keyless entry buttons to remotely lock and unlock the doors and opens the trunk lid, and opens the power windows.

It can also help you signal for attention.

Press the buttons slowly and carefully.

NOTE:
- The keyless entry system is designed to operate up to about 2.5 m (8 ft) from the center of the vehicle, but this may vary due to local conditions.

- The system does not operate when the auxiliary key is in the ignition switch.

- With the start knob installed in the LOCK position, the system is fully operational. If the ignition switch is not in the LOCK position or the start knob is pushed in, the system does not operate.

- Both doors cannot be locked by pressing the lock button while either door is open.

The hazard warning lights will also not flash.

- (With power retractable hardtop).

The trunk lid cannot be operated remotely if the power retractable hardtop is not fully opened or fully closed.

- If the transmitter does not operate when pressing a button or the operational range becomes too small, the battery may be dead. To install a new battery, refer to Maintenance .

Transmitter
Transmitter

NOTE:
The unlock button can be used to open the power windows. Refer to Opening the Power Windows from Outside .

The operation indicator light flashes when the buttons are pressed.

Lock button

To lock the doors, press the lock button. A beep sound will be heard once and the hazard warning lights will flash once.

To confirm that both doors have been locked, press the lock button again within 5 seconds. If they are closed and locked, the horn will sound.

NOTE:
(Without theft-deterrent system).

The hazard warning lights will flash once to indicate that both doors are locked.

(With theft-deterrent system).

The hazard warning lights only flash when the theft deterrent system is armed.

The hazard warning lights do not flash if both the doors are locked before the theft-deterrent system is properly armed.

Refer to the theft-deterrent system .

NOTE:
- Both doors cannot be locked when either door is open.

- Confirm that both doors are locked visually or audibly by use of the double click.

Unlock button

To unlock the driver's door, press the unlock button. A beep will be heard twice and the hazard warning lights will flash twice.

To unlock both doors, press the unlock button again within 3 seconds and two more beep sounds will be heard.

NOTE:
(Without theft-deterrent system).

The hazard warning lights will flash twice to indicate that both doors are unlocked.

(With theft-deterrent system).

The hazard warning lights only flash when the theft deterrent system is turned off.

The hazard warning lights do not flash unless the theft deterrent system has been properly turned off.

Refer to the theft-deterrent system .

NOTE:
(Auto re-lock function).

After unlocking with the transmitter, both doors will automatically lock and the hazard warning light will flash if any of the following operations are not performed within about 30 seconds. If your vehicle has a theft-deterrent system, the hazard warning lights will flash for confirmation.

- A door is opened.

- The auxiliary key is inserted into the ignition switch.

- The start knob is pressed.

Trunk button

To open the trunk, press the trunk button for more than 1 second.

NOTE:
(With power retractable hardtop).

The trunk lid can only be opened when the power retractable hardtop is fully opened/ closed. Open/close the power retractable hardtop completely before opening the trunk lid.

Panic button

If you witness from a distance someone attempting to break into or damage your vehicle, pressing the panic button will activate the vehicle's alarm.

NOTE:
The panic button will work whether either door is open or closed.

(Turning on the alarm)

Pressing the panic button for 1 second or more will trigger the alarm for about 2 minutes and 30 seconds, and the following will occur:
- The horn sounds intermittently.

- The hazard warning lights flash.

NOTE:
However, if the driver is too close to the vehicle the panic button may not function.

(Turning off the alarm)

The alarm stops by pressing any button on the transmitter.

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Auxiliary Key Function


Auxiliary Key Function

Use the auxiliary key stored in the advanced key in the event of a dead transmitter battery or malfunction.

Removing the auxiliary key

Pull out the auxiliary key from the


Pull out the auxiliary key from the advanced key.

Locking, unlocking the doors

The doors can be locked/unlocked using the auxiliary key, refer to Locking, Unlocking with Key .

Opening the trunk lid

The trunk lid can be opened using the auxiliary key, refer to Opening and Closing the Trunk Lid .

CAUTION:
Do not open the trunk while the power retractable hardtop is opening/closing. The power retractable hardtop and trunk lid mechanisms could be damaged.

Starting the engine

The engine can be started with the auxiliary key, refer to Ignition Switch.

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