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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLow Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
Controls
Low Smart Entry Remo te Signal Strength
The vehicle transmits radio waves to loca te the smart entry remote when locking/
unlocking the doors and tailgate, or to start the engine.
In the following cases, locking/unlocking the doors and tailgate, or starting the 
engine may be inhibited or operation may be unstable:
• Strong radio waves are being tra nsmitted by nearby equipment.
• You are carrying the smart entry remote together with telecommunications 
equipment, laptop computers, ce ll phones, or wireless devices.
• A metallic object is touching or  covering the smart entry remote.1Low Smart Entry Remote Signal Strength
Communication between the smart entry remote and 
the vehicle consumes the smart entry remote’s 
battery.
The smart entry remote batte ry lasts about two years. 
This changes by how often you use the remote.
The battery is consumed whenever the smart entry 
remote is receivi ng strong radio wave s. Avoid placing 
it near electrical  appliances such as  televisions and 
personal computers.
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uLocking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
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Controls
Locking/Unlocking the Doors from the Inside
■Locking a door
Push the lock tab forward.
■Unlocking a door
Pull the lock tab rearward.
■Using the Lock Tab1 Using the Lock Tab
When you lock the door using the lock tab on the 
driver’s door, all the other d oors and tailgate lock at 
the same time.
When you unlock the door using the lock tab on the 
driver’s door, only the driv er’s door will unlock.
To Unlock
Lock TabTo Lock
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Controls
Pull the front door inner handle.
u The door unlocks and opens in one 
motion.
Unlocking and opening the driver’s door from the inner handle unlocks all the other 
doors.
To avoid all the doors to be unlocked, use the lock tab on the driver’s door to unlock, 
then lock again before opening the door. u This setting works for one time only. If  you do not want all the doors to be 
unlocked all the time, customize the Auto Door Unlock setting to  Off using 
the audio/information screen.
■Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle1 Unlocking Using the Front Door Inner Handle
The front door inne r handles are designed to allow 
front seat occupants to open the door in one motion. 
However this feature requires that front seat 
occupants never pull a front door inner handle while 
the vehicle is in motion.
Children should always ride  in a rear seat where 
childproof door locks are provided.
2 Childproof Door Locks  P. 133
Inner Handle
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uChildproof Door Locks
Controls
Press the master door lo ck switch in as shown 
to lock or unlock all doors and the tailgate.
Childproof Door Locks
The childproof door locks prevent the rear  doors from being opened from the inside 
regardless of the position of the lock tab.
Slide the lever in the rear door to the lock 
position, and close the door.
■When opening the door
Open the door using the outside door handle.
■Using the Master Door Lock Switch1 Using the Master Door Lock Switch
When you lock/unlock eith er front door using the 
master door lock switch , all the other doors and 
tailgate lock/unlock  at the same time.
To Unlock
Master Door Lock Switch
To Lock
■Setting the Childproof Door Locks
1Childproof Door Locks
To open the door from the inside when the 
childproof door lock is on, put the lock tab in the 
unlock position, lower the  rear window, put your 
hand out of the window, and pull the outside door 
handle.
Lock Unlock
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uuLocking and Unlocking the Doors uAuto Door Locking/Unlocking
Controls
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
Your vehicle locks all doors and unlocks all  doors or the driver’s door automatically 
when a certain condition is met.
■Drive lock mode
All doors and tailgate lock when the ve hicle’s speed reaches about 10 mph (15 
km/h).
■Driver’s door open mode
All doors unlock when the driver’s door is opened.
■Auto Door Locking
■Auto Door Unlocking
1 Auto Door Locking/Unlocking
You can turn off or cha nge to another auto door 
locking/unlocking sett ing using the audio/
information screen. 2 Customized Features  P. 344
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Controls
Opening and Closing the Tailgate
Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
Always make sure individuals and objects are clear of the tailgate before opening or 
closing it.
■Opening the tailgate
• Open the tailgate all the way.
u If it is not fully opened, the tailgate may come down accidentally by its own 
weight.
• Be careful when it is windy. The wi nd may cause the tailgate to close.
■Closing the tailgate
Keep the tailgate closed while driving to: u Avoid possible damage.
u Prevent exhaust gas from leaking into the vehicle.
2 Carbon Monoxide Gas  P. 74
1Precautions for Opening/Closing the Tailgate
Be careful not to  hit your head on the tailgate or to 
put your hands between th e tailgate and the cargo 
area when closing the tailgate.
When operating the power tailgate, make sure there 
is enough space around your ve hicle. People near the 
tailgate may be se riously hurt if the tailgate hits or 
closes on their heads. Be  especially cautious if 
children are around.
When you are storing or pi cking up luggage from the 
cargo area while the engine  is idling, do not stand in 
front of the exhaust pipe. You may get burned.
Do not allow any passenger in  the cargo space. They 
may get hurt during hard braking, a sudden 
acceleration, or a crash.
3WARNING
Closing a power tailgate while anyone is in 
the path of the tailgate can cause serious 
injury.
Make sure everyone is clear before closing 
the power tailgate.
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uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uOpening/Closing the Tailgate Using the Tailgate Outer Handle
Controls
Opening/Closing the Tailgate Using the Tailgate 
Outer Handle
When all the doors are unlocked, the tailgate 
is unlocked.
Press the tailgate outer handle and lift open 
the tailgate.
Press the tailgate outer handle for more than 
one second, and wait  until you hear the 
beeper sounds three times before you lift 
open the tailgate.
u Releasing the outer handle within one 
second with a beep enables the power 
tailgate operations.
2 Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate* 
P. 140
Even if the tailgate is locked, you can open the 
tailgate if you carry the smart entry remote.
1 Opening/Closing the Tailgate Using the Tailgate Outer Handle
Do not leave the smart entry remote inside the cargo 
area and close the tailga te. The beeper sounds 
repeatedly. You can open th e tailgate and retrieve 
the key.
Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote, 
you can lock/unlock the  doors while someone else 
with the remote is within range.
Tailgate Outer 
Handle
Models without power tailgate
Models with power tailgate
* Not available on all models
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Controls
To manually close the tailgate, grab the inner 
handle, pull the tailgate down, and push it 
closed from outside.
Inner Handle
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Controls
When all the doors are  unlocked or press the 
tailgate unlock button on the remote 
transmitter, the tailgate is unlocked.
Press the tailgate release button and lift open 
the tailgate.
Press the tailgate release button for more than 
one second, and wait  until you hear the 
beeper sounds three times before you lift 
open the tailgate. u Releasing the release button within one 
second with one beep enables the power 
tailgate operations.
2 Opening/Closing the Power Tailgate* 
P. 140
If you are carrying the smart entry remote, you 
do not have to unlock the tailgate before 
opening it.
■Using the Tailgate Release Button1 Using the Tailgate Release Button
•Do not leave the smart entry remote in the vehicle 
when you get out. Carry it with you.
•Even if you are not carrying the smart entry remote, 
you can unlock the tailga te while someone else 
with the remote is within range.
Models with smart entry system
Tailgate Release 
Button
Models without power tailgate
Models with power tailgate
Models with smart entry system
* Not available on all models
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uuOpening and Closing the Tailgate uOpening/Closing the  Tailgate Using the Tailgate Outer Handle
Controls
To close the tailgate, grab the inner handle, 
pull the tailgate down, and push it closed 
from outside.
u When all the doors are locked, some 
exterior lights flash twice, the tailgate 
locks, and the security system sets.
Press the tailgate unlock button to unlock the 
tailgate. u Some exterior lights flash twice, and the 
tailgate unlocks.
Inner Handle
■Using the Remote Transmitter*1Using the Remote Transmitter*
If you have unlocked and  opened the tailgate using 
the remote transmitter, or smart entry remote, when 
closing, the tailgate  locks automatically.
Tailgate 
Unlock 
Button
* Not available on all models
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