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Opening or unlocking the liftgate
To open:
1. Make sure you have the smart key in
your possession.
2. Press the liftgate open/close button
on the vehicle or press and hold the
Liftgate Open button
O
on the smart
key for more than 1 second. The
hazard warning lights blink twice and
the liftgate is unlocked.
3. Pull up on the liftgate to open. If
your vehicle is equipped with power
liftgate, the liftgate is automatically
opened.
Remotely starting the vehicle
(if equipped)
To start the vehicle remotely:
1. Press the door lock button on the
smart key. You must be within about
32 feet (10 m) from the vehicle.
2. Press and hold the Remote Start
button
S
on your smart key. You must
press the button within 4 seconds
from when you have pressed the door
lock button. The hazard warning lights
blink and the engine starts.
3. To turn off the engine, press the
Remote Start button
S
once.
Information
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The vehicle must be in P (Park) for the
remote start function to start.
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The engine turns off if you get inside
the vehicle without a registered smart
key.
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The engine turns off if you do not get
on the vehicle within 10 minutes after
remotely starting the vehicle.
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The Remote Start button may not
operate if the smart key is not within
32 feet (10 m) from the vehicle.
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The vehicle does not remotely start if
the hood or liftgate is open.
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Do not idle the engine for a long time.
Remotely moving vehicle forward or
backward (if equipped)
Some models are equipped with the
Remote Smart Parking Assist feature.
With the smart key, the vehicle can be
moved forward or backward remotely to
enter or exit a tight parking space.
For more information, refer to the
“Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)”
section in Chapter 7.
Using panic alarm
The horn sounds and the hazard warning
lights blink for about 30 seconds if this
button
P
is pressed for more than 1
second. To stop the horn and lights,
press any button on the smart key.
Starting the vehicle
Some models are equipped with a
Button Start ignition switch instead of a
key cylinder. You can leave your smart
key in your pocket or purse when you
start your vehicle.
For more information, refer to the
“Button Start Ignition Switch” section in
Chapter 6.
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If the smart key is not moved for some
time, the detection function for smart
key operation will pause. Lift the smart
key to activate the detection again.
NOTICE
To prevent damaging the smart key:
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Keep the smart key in a cool,
dry place to avoid damage or
malfunction. Exposure to moisture
or high temperature may cause the
internal circuit of the smart key to
malfunction. This may not be covered
under warranty.
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Avoid dropping or throwing the smart
key.
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Protect the smart key from extreme
temperatures.