● When an external radio wave source interferes with the communication between the
vehicle and electronic key
● When the vehicle is parked near an electrical noise source which affects the sensitivity
of the kick sensor, such as a pay parking spot, gas station, electrically heated road, or
fluorescent light
● When the vehicle is near a TV tower, electric power plant, radio station, large display,
airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
● When a large amount of water is applied to the rear bumper, such as when the vehicle
is being washed or in heavy rain
● When mud, snow or ice is attached to the rear bumper
● When the vehicle has been parked for a while near objects that may move and contact
the rear bumper, such as plants
● When an accessory is installed to the rear bumper
If an accessory has been installed, turn the kick sensor operation setting off.
■ Situations in which the kick sensor may operate unintentionally
When an electronic key is in the operation range, the kick sensor may operate uninten-
tionally, so be careful in the following situations.
● When a large amount of water is applied to the rear bumper, such as when the vehicle
is being washed or in heavy rain
● When dirt is wiped off the rear bumper
● When a small animal or small object, such as a ball, moves under the rear bumper
● When an object is moved from under the rear bumper
● If someone is swinging their legs while sitting on the rear bumper
● If the legs or another part of someone’s body contacts the rear bumper while passing
by the vehicle
● When the vehicle is parked near an electrical noise source which affects the sensitivity
of the kick sensor, such as a pay parking spot, gas station, electrically heated road, or
fluorescent light
● When the vehicle is near a TV tower, electric power plant, radio station, large display,
airport or other facility that generates strong radio waves or electrical noise
● When the vehicle is parked in a place where objects such as plants are near the rear
bumper
● If luggage is set near the rear bumper
● If accessories or a vehicle cover is installed/removed near the rear bumper
● When the vehicle is being towed
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