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Locking and unlocking
ACC
The engine is stopped, but the audio system and oth-
er electric devices can be operated.
ON
The engine is running, and all the vehicle's electri-
cal devices can be operated.
START
1
The starter motor operates. After the engine has star-
ted, release the emergency key and it will automati-
cally return to the "ON" position.
NOTE
l
The keyless operation key is equipped with
an electronic immobilizer. To start the en-
gine, the ID code transmitted by the trans-
ponder inside the key must match the code
registered in the immobilizer computer. Re-
fer to "Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft
starting system)" on page 1-17.
When turning from "LOCK" to "ACC"
1. Take the emergency key out of the keyless op-
eration key. Refer to "Emergency key" on
page 1-17.
1-18
2. Remove the ignition switch cover while press-
ing the lock release button (A).
3. Insert the emergency key into the ignition
switch and turn slowly while pushing.
NOTE
l
If the ignition switch will not turn from the
"LOCK" to the "ACC" position, lightly turn
the steering wheel right and left while turn-
ing the ignition switch.
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To turn from "ACC" to "LOCK"
1. [Vehicles with M/T]
Push the emergency key in at the "ACC" po-
sition and keep it depressed until it is turned
to the "LOCK" position, and remove.
[Vehicles with A/T, CVT or Twin Clutch SST]
First, set the selector lever (A/T or CVT) or
gearshift lever (Twin Clutch SST) to the "P"
(PARK) position, and then push the emergen-
cy key in at the "ACC" position and keep it
depressed until it is turned to the "LOCK" po-
sition, and remove.
2. Install the cover of the ignition switch.
3. Reinsert the emergency key into the keyless
operation key.
NOTE
l
Vehicles with A/T, CVT or Twin Clutch
SST, the emergency key cannot be removed
unless the selector lever (A/T or CVT) or gear-
shift lever (Twin Clutch SST) is set to the
"P" (PARK) position.
l
When not using the emergency key, always
install the ignition switch cover. Otherwise,
there is a danger of dirt or dust getting into
the keyhole of the ignition switch and caus-
ing a malfunction.
CAUTION
l
Do not remove the emergency key from
the ignition switch while driving. The
steering wheel will be locked, causing loss
of control.

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