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1-2. Opening, closing and locking the doors
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Before driving
l 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
l When multiple electronic keys are in the vicinity
l When another wireless key (that emits radio waves) is being used nearby
l When carrying the electronic key togethe
r with the following devices that emit
radio waves
• Another vehicle's electronic key or a wireless key that emits radio waves
• Personal computers or personal digital assistants (PDAs)
• Digital audio players
• Portable game systems
l If window tint with a metallic content or metall
ic objects are attached to the rear
window
n Note for the entry function
l Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas), the
system may not operate properly in the following cases:
• The electronic key is too close to the window 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 cover or floor, or in the
glove box.
l As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may be
loc
ked or unlocked by anyone. However, only the doors detecting the elec-
tronic key can be used to unlock the vehicle.
l The doors may lock or unlock if the electronic key is within the effective range
and a large amount of water splashes on the door handle, such as in the rain or
in a car wash. The doors will automatically be locked after approximately 60
seconds if a door is not opened and closed.
l If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic key
is near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not be unlocked by the
entry function. (Use the wireless remote control to unlock the doors.)