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122 3-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors . Confirm that the electronic key indica- tor flashes 4 times. smart access system with push-button start cannot be used. To cancel the function, press any of the electronic key buttons. ■ When electronic key function stops If the position of the electronic key has not changed for a certain amount of time such as when the electronic key is left some where, the function of the electronic key stops to reduce depletion of the battery. ■ Conditions affecting operation The smart access system with push-button start, wireless remote control and engine immobilizer system use weak radio waves. In the following situations, the communica- tion between the electronic key and the vehicle may be affected, preventing the smart access system with push-button start, wireless remote control and engine immo- bilizer system from operating properly. (Ways of coping: ● When the electronic key battery is depleted ● Near a TV tower, electric power plant, gas station, radio station, large display, airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise ● When the electronic key is in contact with, or is covered by the following metal- lic objects • Cards to which aluminum foil is attached • Cigarette boxes that have aluminum foil inside • Metallic wallets or bags • Coins • Hand warmers made of metal • Media such as CDs and DVDs ● When other wireless keys (that emit radio waves) are being used nearby ● When carrying the electronic key together with the following devices that emit radio waves • Portable radio, cellular phone, cordless phone or other wireless communication devices • Another vehicle’s electronic key, another electronic key of your vehicle, or a wire- less key that emits radio waves • Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs) • Digital audio players • Portable game systems ● If window tint with a metallic content or metallic objects are attached to the rear window ● When the electronic key is placed near a battery charger or electronic devices ● When the vehicle is parked in a pay park- ing spot where radio waves are emitted If the doors cannot be locked/unlocked using the smart access system with push-button start, lock/unlock the doors by performing any of the following: ● Bring the electronic key close to either front door handle and operate the entry function. ● Operate the wireless remote control. If the doors cannot be locked/unlocked using the above methods, use the mechani- cal key. ( If the engine cannot be started using the smart access system with push-button start, refer to ■ Note for the entry function ● Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas), the sys- tem may not operate properly in the fol- lowing cases: • The electronic key is too close to the win- dow or outside door handle, near the ground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked. • The electronic key is on the instrument panel, luggage compartment, floor, or in the door pockets or glove box when the engine is started or engine switch modes are changed. • The electronic key is obstructed by a per- son’s body between it and the vehicle |