Unlocking and locking the doors
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked using the key, entry function, wireless remote control or door lock switch.
Entry function (if equipped)
Wireless remote control
Key
Vehicles without a smart key system
Turning the key unlocks the
driver’s door. Turning the key
again within 3 seconds unlocks
the other doors.
The doors can also be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key.
Door lock switch
Inside lock buttons
The front doors can be opened by pulling the inside handle even if the lock buttons are in the lock position.
Locking the front doors from the outside without a key
Vehicles without a smart key system
The door cannot be locked if the key is in the engine switch.
Vehicles with a smart key system
The door cannot be locked if the engine switch is in accessory or ignition on mode, or the electronic key is left inside the vehicle.
Depending on the position of the electronic key, the key may not be detected correctly and the door may be locked.
Rear door child-protector lock
The door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle when the lock is set.
These locks can be set to prevent children from opening the rear doors. Push down on each rear door switch to lock both rear doors.
Automatic door locking and unlocking systems
The following functions can be set or canceled: for instructions on customizing, refer to p. 687.
Function | Operation |
Speed linked door locking function (vehicles with a smart key system) | All doors are automatically locked when vehicle speed is approximately 12 mph (20 km/h) or higher. |
Shift position linked door locking function | All doors are automatically locked when shifting the shift lever to position other than p. |
Shift position linked door unlocking function | All doors are automatically unlocked when shifting the shift lever to p. |
Driver’s door linked door unlocking function | All doors are automatically unlocked when driver’s door is opened. |
When all the doors are locked with the entry function (vehicles with a smart key system), wireless remote control or key
The doors cannot be unlocked with the door lock switch.
The door lock switch can be reset by unlocking all the doors with the entry function (vehicles with a smart key system), wireless remote control or key.
If a wrong key is used (vehicles with a smart key system)
The key cylinder rotates freely to isolate inside mechanism.
Customization
Settings (e.G. Unlocking function using a key) can be changed.
Caution
To prevent an accident
Observe the following precautions while driving the vehicle.
Failure to do so may result in a door opening and an occupant throwing out of the vehicle, resulting in death or serious injury.
Be especially careful for the front doors, as the doors may be opened even if the inside lock buttons are in locked position.
Axle system
Problem symptoms table
Hint:
Use the table below to help determine the cause of the
problem symptom. The potential causes of the symptoms are
listed in order of probability in the "suspected area" column of
the table. Check each symptom by checking the suspected
areas in the order th ...
Rear shock absorber
Components
Removal
Hint
Use the same procedures for the rh side and lh side.
The procedures listed below are for the lh side.
Remove rear wheel
Remove rear shock absorber assembly lh
Support the no. 2 Suspension arm lh with a jack.
Notice:
Place a wooden or rubber b ...
Installation (2006/01- )
Install abs and traction actuator assembly with bracket
Notice:
do not remove the hole plug before connecting the
brake tube. new actuators are filled with brake fluid.
Install the actuator with bracket with the 3 nuts.
Torque: 19 n*m (194 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*Lbf)
Hint:
The nuts should b ...