Description of Remote Controller Operation Area

Shown below are the operation areas of the remote controller for the keyless engine start function, door lock function and trunk lid opener function (Sedan) of the keyless start system.

Fig 1: Identifying Remote Controller Operation Areas

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However, even when the remote controller is within the operation area as shown above, there are cases where the keyless start system doesn't work under certain conditions as described below. And when the keyless engine start function doesn't work, the key indicator light in the combination meter may light up.

• Doors cannot be locked or unlocked using the door lock function of keyless start system when:
  • The remote controller which has been registered in the keyless start control module and another un-registered one are both carried at the same time
  • The remote controller is kept in some metallic container which disturb radio wave transmission/reception
  • One of doors is open
  • The ignition key is inserted in the ignition key cylinder
• Trunk lid cannot be opened using the trunk lid opener function of keyless start system when:
  • The remote controller which has been registered in the keyless start control module and another un-registered one are both carried at the same time
  • The remote controller is kept in some metallic container which disturb radio wave transmission/reception
• The function of the keyless start system to prevent the remote controller from being closed in the vehicle compartment doesn't work when:
  • The remote controller is in the door pocket or in the glove box
  • The remote controller is kept in some metallic container which disturb radio wave transmission/reception
  • The remote controller is placed close to outside of the vehicle compartment (such as on the instrument panel beside the front window shield glass, on the rear parcel shelf (partition trim) or in a corner of the luggage room/trunk room)
• The ignition knob switch cannot be turned using the keyless engine start function fails to turn:
  • The remote controller which has been registered in the keyless start control module and another un-registered one are both carried at the same time
  • The remote controller is kept in some metallic container which disturbs radio wave transmission/reception
  • The ignition knob switch has been pushed for 5 seconds or longer
  • The remote controller is placed close to outside of the vehicle compartment (such as on the instrument panel beside the front window shield glass, on the rear parcel shelf (partition trim) or in a corner of the luggage room/trunk room)