581-3. Opening, closing and locking the doorsCT200h_U (OM76040U)■Alarms and warning messagesA combination of exterior and interior al arms as well as warning messages shownon the multi-information display is used to prevent theft of the vehicle and accidentsresulting from erroneous operation. Take appropriate measures in response to anywarning message on the multi-information display. ( →P. 609)The following table describes circumstances and correction procedures when onlyalarms are sounded. ■Security feature→P. 66■Battery-saving functionThe battery-saving function will be activa ted in order to prevent the electronic keybattery and the 12-volt battery from bein g discharged while the vehicle is not inoperation for a long time.●In the following situations, the smart ac cess system with push-button start maytake some time to unlock the doors.* The electronic key has been left in an area of approximately 6 ft. (2 m) of theoutside of the vehicle for 10 minutes or longer.* The smart access system with push-but ton start has not been used for 5 daysor longer.Alarm Situation Correction procedureExterior alarm sounds once for 10 secondsAn attempt was made to lock the vehicle while a door was open.Close all of the doors and lock the doors again.Interior alarm pings repeatedlyThe "POWER" switch was turned to ACCESSORY mode while the driver's door was open (The driver's door was opened when the "POWER" switch was in ACCESSORY mode).Turn the "POWER" switch off and close the driver's door.
