591-3. Opening, closing and locking the doors1Before drivingCT200h_U (OM76040U)●If the smart access system with push-but ton start has not been used for 14 daysor longer, the doors cannot be unlocked at any doors except the driver's door. Inthis case, take hold of the driver's door handle, or use the wireless remote con-trol or the mechanical key, to unlock the doors.■Conditions affecting operation→P. 67■Note for the entry function●Even when the electronic key is within the effective range (detection areas), thesystem may not operate properly in the following cases:* The electronic key is too close to the window or outside door handle, near theground, or in a high place when the doors are locked or unlocked.* The electronic key is on the instrument panel, luggage room, floor, or in thedoor pockets or glove box when the hybrid system is started or "POWER"switch modes are changed.●Do not leave the electronic key on top of the instrument panel or near the doorpockets when exiting the vehicle. Depending on the radio wave reception con-ditions, it may be detected by the an tenna outside the cabin and the door willbecome lockable from the outside, possibly trapping the electronic key insidethe vehicle.●As long as the electronic key is within the effective range, the doors may belocked or unlocked by anyone.●Even if the electronic key is not inside th e vehicle, it may be possible to start thehybrid system if the electronic key is near the window.●The doors may unlock if a large amount of water splashes on the door handle,such as in the rain or in a car wash when the electronic key is within the effectiverange. (The door will automatically be locked after approximately 60 seconds ifthe doors are not opened and closed.)●If the wireless remote control is used to lock the doors when the electronic keyis near the vehicle, there is a possibility that the door may not be unlocked by theentry function. (Use the wireless re mote control to unlock the doors.)
