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NOTE:
In the presence of strong radio signals or
noise, you may not be able to change the
ignition mode to “ACC” or “ON” or to start
the engine using the engine switch. In this
case, the information display on the instru-
ment cluster will show the following mes-
sage: KEY FOB NOT DETECTED.
Unreleased Steering Lock Warning
If the steering lock remains engaged when
you press the engine switch to change the
ignition mode to “ON”, the information dis-
play in the instrument cluster shows the
message: “TRN. STEERING WHEEL TO
RELEASE LOCK”. Refer to “Information
Display” in the “BEFORE DRIVING” sec-
tion for details.
NOTE:
The steering lock may not be released and
the immobilizer / Keyless push start sys-
tem warning light turns on if some load is
acting on the steering wheel. If this hap-
pens, turn the steering wheel to the right or
left to relieve it from the load before you
press the engine switch again to change to
the desired ignition mode.
Keyless Push Start System
(If equipped)
Provided the keyless push start system
remote controller is within the “interior
workable area” (Refer to the related expla-
nation in this section), you can use the
engine switch for starting the engine and
selecting an ignition mode (“ACC” or
“ON”). In addition, the following functions
can be used:
• Keyless entry function. Refer to “Keyless
Push Start System Remote Controller (if
equipped)” in the “BEFORE DRIVING”
section for details.
• Locking and unlocking doors (Including
the tailgate) using a request switch.
Refer to “Keyless Push Start System
Remote Controller (if equipped)” in the
“BEFORE DRIVING” section for details.
• Immobilizer (anti-theft) function. Refer to
“Immobilizer System” in the “BEFORE
DRIVING” section for details.
Engine Switch Illumination
The engine switch is illuminated (lit) in the
following situations:
• When the engine is off and the driver’s
door is open, or for 15 seconds after the
driver’s door is closed. The illumination
will fade out after 15 seconds pass.
• When the engine is off and the position
lights are on. The illumination will go out
when the position lights are turned off.
• When the engine is on and the position
lights and/or the headlights are on. The
illumination will go out when the position
lights and/or the headlights are turned
off.
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NOTE:
To save the lead-acid battery, the illumina-
tion will be automatically turned off when
both of the following conditions are simul-
taneously met:
• The headlights and position lights are
turned off.
• A period of 15 minutes has elapsed after
opening the driver’s door.
Selection of Ignition Modes
Press the engine switch to select the
“ACC” or “ON” mode as follows when you
use an electric accessory or check the
operation of instruments without running
the engine.
EXAMPLE